2017 Legislative session

The azaleas are in bloom -- that means the legislative session in Tallahassee is just around the corner. What’s likely to happen, and how will it affect…

It's that time of year again -- Florida's legislative session begins next Tuesday, March 7.This week on Florida Matters we're exploring some proposals…

It's that time of year again -- Florida's legislative session begins next Tuesday, March 7.This week on Florida Matters we're exploring some proposals…

In what was described as an "about-face" after a previous ruling, the Florida Supreme Court on Monday ordered that death penalty cases can proceed, even...

Florida’s invasive species problem can be daunting, with real implications for the state’s ecology and economy. The breadth of the issue is spurring...

Florida lawmakers have another way to honor military members on Veterans Day. A bill from Rep. Mel Ponder (R-Fort Walton) would offer them a sales tax...

Ignition interlock devices would be required for individuals who repeatedly refuse tests for driving under the influence under a Senate proposal...

House subcommittees charged with crafting portions of the state budget are trying to figure out how to make major cuts.

A bill making changes to Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is now headed to the Senate floor, after passing its last committee Thursday. One of its ardent...

Florida’s legislative session is less than a month away, but House and Senate members might have other concerns on their minds. The Senate is demanding...

A Democratic House member from Jacksonville and a Republican Senator from Ocala are joining forces to push school prayer.

The Florida House is tightening the noose around two state agencies. The idea faces high hurdles in the Senate and the governor’s mansion, but the fight...