Florida Government News for May – October 2023
With the Legislature out of session and as a result of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s much-publicized “war on woke,” much of Florida’s public policy news since May was about education.
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The Florida Legislature: A Primer Post
The Legislative Branch of Florida government is authorized by Article III of the Florida Constitution to create and amend the laws of the state of Florida, …
Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session
This post explains significant laws passed in Florida’s 60-day legislative session that ended May 5, and highlights items of interest in next year’s record $117 billion budget.
Florida Government News for May – November 2022
This year, in a politicized environment amplified by it being an election year and DeSantis’ national profile, Florida was often in the news.
Florida and Collier County Election Results — 2022
The election results clearly show that the majority of Collier County and Florida voters support policies espoused by the far-right side of the Republican Party.
On the Ballot for Collier Voters — Part 2
In this post: an overview of the federal and state government races and candidates that will be on Collier voters’ August primary election ballots.
Florida Government News for April 2022
DeSantis signs congressional map following special session; calls second special session to take up property insurance reform. DeSantis vs. Disney. A new Education Commissioner. Moody wins $600 opioid settlement from Walgreens.
Florida Government News for March 2022
Legislative session recap: Perception and reality. Unanimity vs. party-line bills. Unfinished business: Condo safety, property insurance reform. Record $112 billion budget. Redistricting update.
Florida Government News for February 2022
Florida House and Senate redistricting maps approved. Congressional map unresolved as DeSantis threatens veto. Record $100 billion-plus budget and bills to implement leaders’ priorities likely to pass.
Florida Government News for January 2022
House, Senate approve state redistricting maps. Congressional map on hold after DeSantis issues his own map and seeks Court review. Republican priority bills move ahead as 2022 legislative session nears half-way point.