Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative process
Read full article: Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative processFlorida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Read full article: Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine ThompsonIn a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime legislator, civil rights legend and educator who died on Feb. 13 at the age of 76.
Could ‘Granny Flats’ solve Florida’s housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think so
Read full article: Could ‘Granny Flats’ solve Florida’s housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think soLawmakers argued that more granny flats could bring down the cost of housing in Florida, bringing a big boost to low-income workers.
Mayfield to fight special election disqualification to Florida Supreme Court
Read full article: Mayfield to fight special election disqualification to Florida Supreme CourtArguing that elections officials overstepped their authority, state Rep. Debbie Mayfield on Thursday filed an emergency petition at the Florida Supreme Court after being blocked from running in a special election for a Senate seat.
US Rep. Matt Gaetz’s father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its president
Read full article: US Rep. Matt Gaetz’s father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its presidentDon Gaetz says he plans to run again for the Florida Senate, which he led as president from 2012 to 2014.