2025 Florida Legislature

The goal is to get the budget finished this week, along with accompanying bills that will include a tax package.

It will fill in the gaps in learning opportunities by offering an extra year of Early Steps and a specialized summer program

Florida lawmakers are working out the details on the budget and tax breaks. They've given themselves until mid-June to get it done.

Access is especially tough for kids in rural areas or whose families don't have a lot of money. Some dentists say a new statewide ban on adding fluoride to drinking water affects these communities the most.

The order means campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational pot will largely have to operate under the new restrictions as they try to gather enough signatures to qualify for the 2026 ballot.

The House and Senate are expected to vote June 16 on the budget and a tax package.

"Florida Matters" speaks to a reporter about her investigation into the Sig Sauer P320's removal from agency arsenals across the country. Also, the Your Florida team provides a legislative update.

The health care measure also covers rules related to medical marijuana treatment centers and labs, as well as licensing of out-of-state physicians, nurses and PAs.

Senate spokeswoman Katie Betta said in an email that President Ben Albritton intends to revive the rural proposal next year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says removing incentives for unwanted, unauthorized occupants will protect Florida property owners.

The law prohibits cellphone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools and creates a pilot program that prevents cellphone use in some high schools.

The House speaker and Senate president issued memos that indicated they expect to pass a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on June 16.