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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Un panel de la Cámara de Representantes de Florida votó para reducir la edad para comprar rifles a 18 años. Los legisladores habían aumentado previamente la edad mínima a 21 años tras un tiroteo masivo en la escuela secundaria Marjory Stoneman Douglas en 2018. El tirador tenía 19 años. -
At a Friday hearing, Florida lawmakers demanded answers from the former and current state insurance commissioners. They wanted to now why a worrisome report about insurance companies was kept confidential for years. -
Hay proyectos de ley para restringir aún más el uso de celulares por parte de los niños en las escuelas y para exigir la instrucción de cursiva para los estudiantes más jóvenes. Otra pieza legislativa eliminaría un próximo mandato para que algunas escuelas comiencen más tarde. -
A Florida House panel voted to lower the age to buy rifles to 18 years old. Lawmakers previously raised the minimum age to 21 following a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. The shooter was 19. -
Legisladores republicanos quieren agregar restricciones al proceso que permite a los floridanos incluir enmiendas constitucionales en la boleta electoral. Demócratas y defensores del derecho al voto dicen que la propuesta silenciaría a los ciudadanos. -
There are bills to further restrict kids' cell phone use in schools and to require cursive instruction for younger students. Another piece of legislation would nix an upcoming mandate for some schools to start later. -
Senate bill to restrict Florida's ballot initiative process also bars using state funds for advocacyRepublican lawmakers want to add restrictions to the process that allows Floridians to place constitutional amendments on the ballot. Democrats and voting rights advocates say the proposal would silence citizens. -
They spoke in favor of park and residential utility protections, along with changes to the state's citizens' initiative process. -
Legisladores de Florida dicen que investigarán a las compañías de seguros. Mientras tanto, el gobernador Ron DeSantis pide acción sobre impuestos a la propiedad y condominios. -
Florida lawmakers say they want to investigate insurance companies. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for action on property taxes and condos.
