Douglas Soule
State Government ReporterTallahassee can feel far away — especially for anyone who’s driven on a congested Florida interstate. But for me, it’s home.
As WUSF’s state government reporter, I live in and report out of the capital city, so I can give you the firsthand flavor and facts from this news epicenter. I focus on Your Florida, a project connecting people with policies passed in Tallahassee.
I was already covering the Florida Capitol as a print journalist when I joined public radio, working for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida. As Florida’s first First Amendment reporter, I brought focus and clarity to complicated, contentious issues and held public officials accountable.
Before that, I worked as a state government reporter in my home state, West Virginia.
Outside of work, I love to read and write on top of a slew of other hobbies that are a testament to why I love living in Tallahassee: hiking, biking, kayaking, playing pickleball, and, of course, complaining about Florida traffic.
You can send me a message at douglassoule@wusf.org or follow me on X @DouglasSoule.
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Florida senators approved a bill that would require stock trading disclosures for federal candidates, dual citizen disclosure for all candidates and adjust election timelines ahead of possible redistricting. -
Florida lawmakers are supposed to wrap up the session next week. But the House speaker says the chances the budget gets done by then are "looking tough." -
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. -
Florida public employee unions are warning a bill moving through the Legislature would undermine them. Supporters say it raises accountability. -
It would allow the state to designate certain groups as domestic terrorist organizations. Supporters cite public safety, and critics say it’s unconstitutional. -
Una propuesta en la Legislatura otorgaría incentivos fiscales a ciertos empleadores para ayudar a los trabajadores de tiempo completo a pagar el pago inicial o los costos de cierre de una vivienda. -
A proposal in the Legislature would give some employers tax incentives to help full-time workers pay for a down payment or the closing costs on a home. -
Florida House lawmakers have passed a sweeping property tax plan. The Senate isn’t on board — but has yet to share its own plan. -
African penguins helped the Florida Aquarium make its case at the Florida Capitol, urging lawmakers to continue funding coral reef restoration and invest in hurricane protection for the aquarium. -
As budget talks start in Tallahassee, an early rift involves the governor’s emergency fund — its size, and a House bill that would limit how it can be used.
