2023 Florida Legislature

The Florida House has passed a permanent tax exemption on baby diapers and adult incontinence products in the state.

Critics worry the rule would let landlords take advantage of renters.

On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss an immigration bill sparking pushback from medical professionals, Florida's possible tilt towards authoritarianism, and efforts to combat hate speech.

Florida is home to 24 phosphogypsum (PG) stacks. PG is a radioactive, solid waste byproduct. The House has approved a bill to study whether PG could be used in road construction.

The bill comes after long-running concerns about people with developmental disabilities being stuck on a waiting list for services.

Florida Republican lawmakers voiced confidence in their estimated costs for the state’s newest expansion of school vouchers, but they’re setting aside money just in case those estimates are off.

Health professionals say a proposal to collect data on undocumented patients could lead many to avoid care.

Agencies that serve low-income Floridians couldn't access their funds, were on the verge of laying off staff

Disney is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district, alleging Wednesday that the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”

The proposal includes nearly $49.5 million for aircraft and helicopters, $22.7 million for equipment storage, $10 million for a guard headquarters, $2.7 million for maritime craft and $1.5 million to create a “Digital Forensic Center of Excellence”

The Florida House is expected to approve a bill that would require K-12 schools in the state to teach the history of Asian American and Pacific Islanders.

Free speech advocates say new rules limiting demonstrations at the state capitol threaten the First Amendment rights of Floridians.