Special Session

Florida lawmakers approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map, one that could expand Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House and is expected to draw lawsuits.

A Florida special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis became all about redistricting Tuesday after House leaders rejected two of his other priorities. The proposed map is speeding through the process.

Florida is one of the most expensive Southern states in which to live. But why? We’re looking into a recent report on affordability in Florida. Plus, the special session, kids and civics, and BTS.

The session has ended — without a budget. From DEI bans to new voter verification requirements, here are some of the bigger bills that passed and failed, and what lawmakers will tackle in special sessions.

The lawsuit asks that DeSantis prove he has the authority to call a special session for redistricting, and if he is unable to do so, that it declare his redistricting proclamation unenforceable.

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a spring special session to craft a proposal to reduce Florida property taxes. The House thinks it should be done during the regular session, which starts Tuesday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis proclaimed there will be a special session in late April to change Florida's congressional map.

Florida lawmakers voted to extend the regular session to June 6 in order to complete the budget and related items. But they will take at least a week off before returning to Tallahassee.

The budget needs to be passed and then signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis by July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

The governor plans to use his Florida Freedom Fund, which was key in defeating marijuana and abortion measures last year, to support strong conservative candidates against defiant legislators.

The morning after the measure passed both chambers, Gov. Ron DeSantis said “the veto pen is ready” as soon as lawmakers send him the bill.

The sweeping measure comes a day after legislative leaders spiked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ special session centered on immigration, instead calling their own to get this bill passed.