Ben Albritton

The Senate on Friday released a proposed $117.36 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year that includes $200 million directed toward the citrus industry.

On an episode of "The Florida Roundup," host Tom Hudson speaks with Florida Senate President Ben Albritton about some of the issues he's focusing on this legislative session.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about federal job cuts being felt in Florida, Senate President Ben Albritton's priorities for this legislative session and more.

The bill has a strong supporter in Senate President Ben Albritton

Florida lawmakers say they want to investigate insurance companies. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for action on property taxes and condos.

A report published by the Tampa Bay Times revealed that insurance companies steered billions to parent companies while claiming they were going broke two years ago while lobbying for industry reforms.

The proposal aims to create “opportunities for rural communities to expand education offerings, increase health care services, and modernize commerce,” according to a news release announcing the filing.

With the feuding over, a new measure would form a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, made up of the governor, Agriculture commissioner, attorney general and chief financial officer.

A week after the Legislature snubbed his proposals, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to tamp down his dispute with GOP leaders, saying "we've had great discussions."

The morning after the measure passed both chambers, Gov. Ron DeSantis said “the veto pen is ready” as soon as lawmakers send him the bill.

The sweeping measure comes a day after legislative leaders spiked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ special session centered on immigration, instead calling their own to get this bill passed.

Legislative leaders quickly gaveled out a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Then they voted to override some of the governor's budget vetoes from last year and set their own immigration agenda.