Florida Legislature

Florida election law A federal judge closed the door on claims that key aspects of Florida’s 2021 elections law were unconstitutional, despite acknowledging concerns about targeting Black voters. The judgment stated that the plaintiffs failed...

An effort to restrict what flags can be flown at schools and other public buildings flailed in the Florida Senate this week,

A federal judge Thursday closed the door on allegations that key parts of Florida's 2021 elections law were unconstitutional.

Florida is objecting to an attempt to speed up the Florida Supreme Court ruling on congressional redistricting in time for 2024 elections.

The Florida House is slated to vote Thursday on its budget proposal (HB 5001). The Senate will then take up the House proposal.

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo raised questions about the fate of a proposal to protect historic monuments and memorials.

A bill allowing certain “patriotic organizations” to talk with Florida public school students is ready for consideration by the state House.

Critics of the measure, including some teachers, say it's a distraction from the Legislature taking steps to improve education.

Opponents questioned taking the issue back to voters after a 2010 repeal effort failed. “I feel like the voters have spoken on this issue.”

Florida’s annual 60-day legislative session reached its halfway point Wednesday. Here are updates on 10 big issues in the session.

Members of Equality Florida were among opponents who spoke against the measure, arguing it singles out LGBTQ people by banning pride flags.

A key Senate committee signed off on a bill that would impose limits on the amounts of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products.