Florida Lawmakers

Florida House Passes Cursive Handwriting Bill Unanimously

The Florida House unanimously passed a bill 113-0 on Wednesday that would require cursive handwriting in grades two through five…

4 days ago

Scott, Cruz Introduce Bill Stopping Flow of Taxpayer Money to Gaza Region

Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and other Republicans have introduced the Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act, a…

4 days ago

Trump is Sending Stefanik to Congress Because He's 'Scared' Fine Will Lose, Florida Republicans Say

TALLAHASSEE—President Donald Trump is striking Elise Stefanik's nomination for United Nations ambassador because he's "scared" state Sen. Randy Fine will…

5 days ago

'Lucy's Law' Unanimously Passes 112-0 in Florida House

The Florida House unanimously passed a bill 112-0 on Wednesday that would increase boating safety in the state in honor…

5 days ago

Florida Bill Ending No-Fault Auto Insurance Law Returns After DeSantis Veto, Advances

TALLAHASSEE—Four years after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have eliminated the requirement for Florida drivers to…

5 days ago

Republicans Circle Wagons Around Trump Admin After Chat Leak

Republican lawmakers are defending President Donald Trump’s administration as they face criticism for enabling a leak of military information after…

5 days ago

Third Time's a Charm? Florida House Passes Bill Lowering Gun-Buying Age, Senate Stays Silent

TALLAHASSEE—For the third year in a row, the Florida House passed a bill lowering the gun-buying age to 18, reversing…

5 days ago

Leader Pizzo Doubts Condo Reform Bills Will Be Addressed, Says Lawmakers 'Still Pretty Far Away'

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo gave an update on the status of condo reform bills currently going through the…

6 days ago

Florida Bill Letting Legislature Put Definitions in Some Citizen Ballot Amendments Heads to Floor

TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Legislature could put its own definitions into citizen-led ballot amendments with undefined terms, according to a petition fraud…

6 days ago

Senate Bill Forwards Exempting 100% Disabled Veterans from State Tolls

The Senate Committee on Transportation favored a bill 8-0 on Tuesday that would exempt 100% disabled veterans from having to…

6 days ago