Gov. Ron DeSantis has released a $117 billion budget proposal. Here's what Floridians need to know about what comes next.

Proposed legislation would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used for drinking straws and stirrers.

The "decoupling" proposal, filed by Rep. Adam Anderson, R-Palm Harbor, would erase a requirement that Florida's two thoroughbred tracks hold live races to be able to operate cardrooms.

The measure, which includes such things as steps to keep “harmful” content from minors, comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to limit state regulation of the technology.

Artificial intelligence has piqued the interest of Florida policy makers and politicians ahead of the 2026 legislative session. But the state may be on a collision course with the federal government.

The bill would provide $25 million aimed at helping physicians, physician assistants and APRNs set up practices in rural communities and increase Medicaid payments for “critical access” hospitals.

Florida House supporters of redistricting want to do it during the legislative session, which begins in mid-January. But the Senate president and Gov. Ron DeSantis want to wait for a court decision.

Neither the House, the Senate, or Gov. Ron DeSantis seem to be on the same page about how to approach redistricting. But opponents are unified, saying it would be undemocratic and unlawful.

A subcommittee approved a bill to create a state-run online exchange using ICHRAs, aiming to expand coverage options. Some lawmakers question the need for a new government program.

The Appropriations Committee is scheduled to take up Senate President Ben Albritton's priority "rural renaissance" bill next week, possibly sending it before the full chamber after the session starts in January.

For nearly three years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly extended an immigration state of emergency. Democrats say it's an overreach, and they're filing legislation to limit that power.

Florida leaders are looking at changing the congressional map, which already favors Republicans. Voting rights advocates call this dangerous.