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Trump legacy remains on mind of Florida lawmakers

Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson

In a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen.

USA Today · 40m

Inside Florida Politics: Trump legacy remains on the mind of Florida lawmakers

Lawmakers have bills on deck to ratify the Gulf of America name change to shielding Trump's future presidential library from local regulations.

Palm Beach Post · 42m

Inside Florida Politics: Legislature making moves with Trump in mind

And if 60 percent approval wasn't enough, Florida lawmakers are now trying to make it harder for citizen-led amendments to pass in the Sunshine State.

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Republicans in Florida’s Capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying age to 18

Gun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland,

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Lawmakers restart push to drop the gun-buying age in Florida back to 18

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Florida’s GOP lawmakers back plan to lower gun-buying age restriction enacted after Parkland

Florida House Republicans on Wednesday backed a proposal that would repeal part of a law passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and allow people

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Florida gun debate heats up as Gov. DeSantis aligns with Second Amendment advocates

At stake are a series of gun control measures approved after the 2018 shooting at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 dead. There could also be a potential loosening of regulations ...

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Florida kicks off 2025 legislative session. Here's what Floridians hope to see lawmakers accomplish

Florida’s legislative session is underway and at the top of the agenda for the state’s leaders are discussions on rural ...

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What $306M buys: Inside the Florida Capitol’s massive renovation projects

Rep. Vicki Lopez, chair of the State Administration Budget Subcommittee, recently toured ongoing renovations at the Florida Capitol Complex with fellow lawmakers. The renovations include a new ...

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Emergency Management Day at the Capitol: State leaders are using data to drive efficiency

When a hurricane approaches Florida, the state’s top priority is to rapidly send resources to high-risk areas. Emergency ...

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Pushing environmental protections at Florida Capitol also a young person's game | Opinion

There are pivotal moments in the fight to protect our fragile environment. Young people in Florida recognize that this is ...

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Florida Legislature push to increase benefits for the State & National Guard

The Florida Legislature is making a push to increase certain benefits for members of the State and National Guard. WFSU News ...

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DeSantis finds himself in an unusual position as Florida’s legislative session starts

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivers his State of the State address during the first day of the legislative session at the ...

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DeSantis and Trump priorities hold sway as Florida lawmakers begin legislative session

Florida lawmakers have officially kicked off their 2025 legislative session. But the political aspirations of two of the ...

Florida's firearm age debate heats up: House bill passes first committee

For another consecutive year, Florida Republicans want to lower the firearm purchase age to 18, down from the current minimum ...

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