Steve Crisafulli

A bill allowing the surviving spouses of first responders to receive proper death benefits is now headed to Governor Rick Scott. This could mark the end…

The Florida House passed a controversial bill making changes to Florida’s Retirement System. Rep. Matt Caldwell (R-North Fort Myers) says he’s very proud…

A bill stemming from the death of a fallen sheriff’s deputy is putting the House and Senate at odds over a pension reform proposal.At a memorial honoring…

A renewed effort in the House to make changes to Florida’s Retirement System is getting some mixed reviews among public employee unions.Pension reform has…

Over the years, the Republican-led Florida Legislature has tried to overhaul the state’s retirement system. And, House Speaker Steve Crisafulli says he’s…

While the Senate has said it won’t start any talks to reform Florida’s Retirement System this year, a House panel is moving forward.During Wednesday’s…

While the Senate doesn’t look like it will consider an overhaul of the Florida Retirement System, the House is not giving up hope it can convince the…

Florida lawmakers are expected to take up an omnibus bill next week in an effort to reform the state’s troubled prison system. The system—plagued by…

Pension reform is slated to come up during the 2015 legislative session. So, could this be the year local pension reform actually comes to pass? What…

Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, told reporters Wednesday that he expects water policy to bubble to the top of a crowded legislative agenda.A…