The Florida House has passed a bill supporters say could increase housing supply and lower costs. Critics warn it could weaken local control over development.

The legislation passed through the House on Tuesday. State law lists China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela and Syria as foreign countries of concern.

The proposal requires preeminent state universities to reserve 95% of new fall undergraduate enrollments to students from Florida, an increase from the current 90% requirement for all universities.

Opponents raise concerns that work requirements on Medicaid will lock out low-income parents from insurance.

Florida public employee unions are warning a bill moving through the Legislature would undermine unions. Supporters say it raises accountability.

The Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's office published a digital tool to help taxpayers "see the numbers," as lawmakers consider measures to reduce or eliminate property taxes in the state.

The state Senate Ethics and Elections Committee voted 6-1 to approve Hatch's confirmation.

The measure has drawn backlash from local governments and advocacy groups, including 1000 Friends of Florida, which argue the law undermines home rule and prevents communities from strengthening wetlands protections among other issues.

State lawmakers are focusing on electric motorized devices, like e-bikes, this session. Several bills are moving through the Legislature that would increase restrictions for riders.

The measure addresses key issues such as electricity and water use needed to maintain the data centers and generally requires public notice of when plans are filed for a data center in the region.

It would allow the state to designate certain groups as domestic terrorist organizations. Supporters cite public safety, and critics say it’s unconstitutional.

The House also voted to designate a road in Miami-Dade County after the conservative activist.