No. 1 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Lawrence McClure
Rep. Lawrence McClure, as the House Appropriations Committee Chair, is the No. 2 leader in the chamber, superseded…
Carlos Guillermo Smith, Equality Florida celebrate Gov. DeSantis signing bill that helps people with AIDS
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation providing nearly $31 million via a bipartisan amendment to restore eligibility to…
Fire fee lawsuit advances, Thomasville case sparks bill
Wednesday, March 18th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South…
Florida maintains economic momentum after 2026 Session, Chamber says
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is touting incremental policy wins from the 2026 Legislative Session while acknowledging that…
House, Senate millions apart on some USF funding
The House and Senate are largely aligned on proposed spending for the University of South Florida, but in…
At least $102M could flow to Pinellas County under House plan
Pinellas County could be in line to capture about $102 million in state funding, mostly for education and…
USF slated for $186M in House budget
The University of South Florida (USF) stands to claim nearly $186 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year budget…
Adam Anderson’s push for more genetic counselors in Florida clears first hurdle
Rep. Adam Anderson has successfully ushered through its first committee stop legislation that would address a shortage of…
Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical focused on the intersection of health care policy and politics. — First-tier…
Florida’s AI laws are stronger than you think
As Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session approaches, artificial intelligence is expected to be a major focus among Tallahassee’s policymakers.…
LCS debates school consolidation, DeSantis’ final SOS address
Wednesday, January 14th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around The Big Bend, South Georgia,…
Florida Chamber outlines Session priorities in ‘Where We Stand 2026’
‘Florida’s growth did not happen by chance, and maintaining our competitive edge requires thoughtful policy choices.’ The Florida…