Sen. Kelli Stargel

A bill that would expand eligibility for two of the state’s major school voucher programs is still in play, with just a day to go for Florida lawmakers to…

The Florida Senate has passed a controversial bill mandating minors get consent from a parent before getting an abortion. The probability it will land on…

Lawmakers and gun rights advocates are squabbling over who should have control of Florida’s concealed weapons permits. Internal reports from the…

The Florida Legislature is on track to make raising taxes more difficult. A measure proposing a boost in requirements for increasing taxes is on its way…

Florida lawmakers are cracking down on the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Legislation punishing its possession is heading to the governor.Opioids like heroin…

Governor Rick Scott has approved a controversial bill restricting state funding to organizations that provide elective abortions. The measure is similar…

School choice opponents are lining up against a proposal giving students with disabilities additional funding. They say while the intent of the bill is…

A bill giving parents more of a say in the fate of failing public schools has failed in the Senate on a dramatic, tied vote. It’s the second year in a row…

The controversial “parent trigger” or "parent empowerment" bill, has cleared its final committee stop in the Senate with a major change. Opponents say an…

Efforts to legalize medical marijuana have gotten a lot of attention in Tallahassee this year. But that hasn’t slowed down a bill to ban bongs and other…