Can Congress Get 'YIMBY Grants' Right? Plus: The House passes housing reform, Florida advances ADUs, and Zohran Mamdani hosts show trials for bad landlords. Reason · Feb 10
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
Matt Gaetz’s father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its president Don Gaetz says he plans to run again for the Florida Senate, which he led as president from 2012 to 2014 The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
US Rep. Matt Gaetz's father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its president Don Gaetz says he plans to run again for the Florida Senate, which he led as president from 2012 to 2014 The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis (R) vetoes four bills from June 26-July 2 Governor Ron DeSantis (R) vetoed four bills from June 26-July 2. The four bills are below: Ballotpedia · Jul 5, 2023
Florida Senate votes to punish businesses that let children into drag shows TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate voted 28-12 on Tuesday for a bill that would allow the state to revoke the liquor licenses of restaurants and other entertainment venues that let children into drag shows. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 11, 2023
After clearing gallery, Florida Senate approves 6-week abortion ban TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After an emotional debate including outbursts from spectators that prompted the president to clear the gallery, the Florida Senate voted 26-13 on Monday for a six-week ban on abortion. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2023
Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis The Florida Senate has approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
Florida death penalty requirement could soon be 8 out of 12 jury votes Florida’s threshold for the death penalty could soon be the lowest in the nation, with the Florida Senate on Thursday passing a priority bill of Gov. Ron DeSantis to require the vote of only eight jurors out of 12 in order to implement capital punishment. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Florida Legislature approves universal school vouchers bill TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill creating universal school vouchers, and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected approval. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 23, 2023