Florioda’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.
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Florida Government News for December 2022
A third special session on insurance, a second DeSantis inaugural address, and a grand jury investigation related to COVID-19 vaccines are among the top government news stories.
How I Will Vote in the Nonpartisan Races
Recently, after a great deal of thought, I decided that after publishing my research on the nonpartisan races and issues, I would share how I plan to vote on them.
Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Three proposed amendments to Florida’s Constitution are on the ballot for all Florida voters in November. Approval by at least sixty percent of the votes cast is required for a measure to pass.
Congressional District 26 Election
Incumbent Republican Mario Diaz-Balart is running for election in Florida’s new Congressional District 26. He’s being challenged by Darren Aquino of Naples. The winner will face Democrat Christine Alexandria Olivo in November.
Congressional District 19 Election
Incumbent Republican Byron Donalds is running for reelection in Florida’s Congressional District 19. He’s being challenged by newcomer Jim Huff of Port Charlotte. The winner will face Democrat Cindy Banyai and a Write-In option in November.
Attorney General Election
Democrats Aramis Ayala, James Lewis, and Daniel Uhlfelder are running to be Florida’s next Attorney General. The winner will face incumbent Republican Ashley Moody in November. The position is one of three members of the Florida Cabinet.
Commissioner of Agriculture Election
Republicans Wilton Simpson and Jim Shaw and Democrats Naomi Esther Blemur, J.R. Gaillot, and Ryan Morales are running to be Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture. The position is one of three members of the Florida Cabinet.
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.