Policy
U.S. House Republicans want to recover unemployment benefits stolen during pandemic
Here's how: The Ways and Means Committee OK'd a bill that would let states keep 25% of any money they recover that was fraudulently obtained or improperly given out.
Policy
Florida lawmakers to consider 6-week abortion limit
The legislation promises to again make abortion one of the most contentious issues of the state's legislative session.
Policy
From his State of the State address, here's how Gov. Ron DeSantis will 'hold the line'
The governor hit on many traditional right-leaning and 'culture war' themes during his roughly half-hour speech.
First Read
First Up: Florida bolts from voter rolls integrity group, citing "partisan tendencies"
From the daily "First Read" email.
Opinion
Bill Cotterell: No, they won’t really decertify the Democratic Party
Punching down is not funny when the recipient of the ridicule is already prostrate and gasping for air, Cotterell writes.
Policy
Showtime: The 10 big issues of the 2023 Florida legislative session
The annual 60-day regular session starts Tuesday.
Policy
Florida lawmakers target treatments for trans youths
The bills are the latest in a series of moves by lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration aimed at transgender people.
Policy
Gov. DeSantis will speak to more than Florida in 'State of the State' speech
The governor will likely use the address as a preview for a 2024 run for the White House.
Podcast
Episode 31: Deeper Dive 'Live' from the Florida Chamber's Legislative Fly-In
Dara and the Deeper Dive crew talk with industry leaders and other movers and shakers during the Florida Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Fly-In event
First Read
First Up: Team DeSantis plugs the boss’ Wall Street Journal op-ed
From the daily "First Read" email.
Policy
Florida sees largest increase in pedestrian deaths, new report shows
The findings demonstrate that the dramatic jump in pedestrian deaths over the last decade shows no sign of stopping.
Policy
State of Florida urges federal court to throw out migrant flights case
The lawsuit alleges that the flights were unconstitutional and violated federal laws.
Politics
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for 'cleaning out' federal science agencies
DeSantis, widely expected to run for president in 2024, took aim at the CDC, NIH and FDA.
Policy
Florida civil-rights lawyer Ben Crump to sue Hollywood police for 2021 shooting
The shooting of Michael Ortiz left him paralyzed from the waist down.
Policy
Clinics, doctor target Florida's new 15-week abortion limit
The Florida Supreme Court may determine whether a privacy clause in the Florida Constitution will continue to protect abortion rights.
Opinion
Opinion: Survey finds most Floridians personally affected by affordable housing crisis
Michelle Ubben writes that Floridians are feeling the squeeze from rising housing costs.
Politics
Five Questions with Republican Party of Florida chair Christian Ziegler
The state party's new chair is helming an undefeated team. What’s left for him to accomplish? Lots, he says.
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