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Republican Mike Caruso Backed Death Penalty for Paedophiles Before Arrest Over Grandson Sexual Abuse

Former Florida lawmaker Mike Caruso, known for supporting the death penalty for child abusers, faces charges of sexually abusing his grandson; Gov DeSantis has suspended him from his clerk position

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

John Thrasher, former Florida State president and state House speaker, dies at 81

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state lawmaker, has died

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

From Credit Card Debt To Mortgage Trouble: 3 Money Mistakes Marco Rubio Made You Should Learn From

Since taking office as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives in the mid-2000s, Senator Marco Rubio has used a corporate credit card issued by the party for his personal expenses, liquidated his retirement funds prematurely, and defaulted on a mortgage.

International Business Times UK · Nov 13, 2024

House fails to overturn veto of ESG legislation

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Mar 28, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Florida House of Representatives

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 13 election-related bills in the Florida House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 13, Ballotpedia tracked one from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

Ballotpedia · Mar 23, 2023

Florida lawmaker introduces, then quickly withdraws, measure allowing people to openly carry weapons

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Legislation allowing Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit is set for consideration Thursday in the Florida House of Representatives — minus an attempt to allow open carrying of firearms.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Florida House of Representatives

As of March 12, Ballotpedia has tracked 12 election-related bills in the Florida House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 12, Ballotpedia tracked four from March 6-12. Democrats sponsored three, while Republicans sponsored one. The four bills are:   

Ballotpedia · Mar 20, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Florida House of Representatives

As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked eight election-related bills in the Florida House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the eight, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored three, while Democrats sponsored one. The four bills are:

Ballotpedia · Mar 10, 2023