Florida Legislature 2015

The Republican-led Florida Legislature kicked off its annual session Tuesday with the usual pomp, but the celebratory nature was overshadowed by...

Hospitals that treat many poor and uninsured patients were expected to face tough financial times in states that did not expand Medicaid under the...

Odds are good for a gaming shake up this session. The first bill has passed out of the Senate. It’s a measure relating to greyhound racing. Meanwhile,…

After two national presidential primary failures, Florida lawmakers are changing the date. The legislature is on its way to reversing the 2016…

As Florida lawmakers continue to delve into making changes to the state’s troubled prison system, some want to hear from the employees affected by the...

After beer retailers and distributors challenged a legal exception that helps craft brewers open up tap rooms, two Florida senators put forward a...

The 2015 Legislative session started today with opening statements from the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The Florida Senate is getting ready to debate expanding Medicaid in Florida. The issue has been a major contention point between the House and Senate...

State workers could get between $5,000 and $10,000 for adopting children under a bill that passed a House panel Tuesday. Lawmakers also want scorecards...

Gov.Rick Scott gave his State of the State address Tuesday and talked about issues that affect Floridians, like jobs and education.Scott did not address…

The 60-day session of the Florida Legislature is officially underway.House Speaker Steve Crisafulli opened up the session on Tuesday morning. Gov. Rick…

Matthew Robinson loved to have eggs for dinner. But they were out the evening of November 4, 2010. So the 10-year-old and his brother Mark walked out of...