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Florida lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee Tuesday after failing to pass a spending plan during the regular session for the second year in a row.

Florida lawmakers approved a new congressional map that could expand Republicans' advantage in the U.S. House and is expected to draw lawsuits.

The special session on redistricting, artificial intelligence and more has been announced to start on April 28th.

Florida House leaders think discussions to reduce or eliminate homesteaded property tax should be held during the regular annual session that starts Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the Florida House gathered in the Capitol for day two of a week-long special legislative session.

The proposals were released ahead of Monday’s start of a special legislative session. They would provide about $416 million to efforts tied to Hurricane Idalia and the My Safe Florida Home Program.

Among other issues, lawmakers will consider bolstering state sanctions against Iran as the Republican leadership seeks to show support for Israel. Iran supports Hamas, which attacked Israel earlier this month.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants the legislature to work on his plan to crack down on what he calls violent protests. DeSantis calls the plan the “Combating Violence, Disorder and Looting & Law Enforcement Protection Act. But another elected official thinks lawmakers should have another focus when they return to Tallahassee in November.

A Florida lawmaker is hoping the state legislature will take up a refiled gun control bill during this week’s special session. During the special session,…

Florida’s Senate President is considering bringing lawmakers back to Tallahassee to strike a deal on medical marijuana. A plan to roll out the state’s new…