special session

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…

Lawmakers are preparing their return to Tallahassee, but for some August’s special session will complicate professional lives at home.Summer is winding…

As lawmakers return to the capitol to tie up loose ends, many tax-minded Floridians may wonder what the emergency session means for them.There are no…

Despite telling his agency heads to list the state’s most critical service needs in the event of a government shutdown, Governor Rick Scott says he’s…

Florida lawmakers may get back to work on a budget as soon as June 1st. A joint memo by the House and Senate have declared the timeframe for Special…