State Government

They still have to hammer out a budget, but Florida lawmakers finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session.

A “framework” budget deal would include $2.8 billion in tax cuts, with lawmakers expected to return to the Capitol during the week of May 12.

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Heydi Sanchez Tejeda, Clearwater Boat Crash, TECO rate increases, cultivated meat

If a tree falls in Florida, who is responsible? Could shifting liability for falling trees impact the region’s urban canopy? MidPoint looks at the proposed Fallen Tree Act (HB 599/SB 724) which would make the...

On Tuesday, the Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development committee unanimously supported Senate Bill 936, which calls for a statewide study on how automation, AI (artificial intelligence), and robotics are affecting the Florida workforce. Democratic Senator...

On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives’ House Commerce Committee supported House Bill 955, which would require all private businesses to use an E-Verify system to check a new employee’s legal status. The bill was...

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: HANDS OFF Rally, Weather Modification, Florida Legislature, Immigration

Listen: A bill to ban weather modification projects passed the Florida Senate Thursday. Among other things, the bill seeks to prevent what some call chemtrails. Senate Bill 56 would ban the release of chemicals into...

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida legislature to direct billions of dollars toward cutting property taxes.  And at a press conference Monday, DeSantis also doubled down on his goal to eventually eliminate...

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Anti-Tesla Protests, Florida Ballot Initiatives, Child Abuse Awareness

The Florida House and Senate released $112.95 billion and $117.36 billion budget proposals.

Listen: A bill advanced in the House today targeting beach access in one county on the panhandle.  It comes as some lawmakers say Walton County was unfairly affected by a 2018 law.   House Bill 6043,...