Florida’s new map set for midterms\u00a0<\/p>\n
(0:00) Some Florida voters will be seeing new candidates on their ballot for Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. That’s thanks to the state’s recent mid-decade redistricting effort.<\/p>\n
\nThere are also several Congress members who will not be running for reelection, leaving their seats up for grabs.<\/p>\n
\nWho is running and where? And how might Florida’s new congressional map change the balance of power on Capitol Hill?<\/p>\n
\nGuests: <\/p>\n
Danny Rivero, investigative reporter for WLRN.\u00a0Sam Stockbridge, government and politics reporter for Central Florida Public Media.\u00a0Steve Newborn, politics and environment reporter for WUSF.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Property tax plan faces challenges\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
(21:10) Florida voters will be asked to vote on a ballot initiative this November that, if passed, would increase the homestead tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in January. It would increase again the following year to $250,000.<\/p>\n
\nThis week, two Florida voters filed a lawsuit against the ballot referendum. They say that the ballot language is illegal and misleading.<\/p>\n
\nThere are also questions surrounding exactly how far the amendment goes to eliminate all property taxes and how much might it cost local governments.<\/p>\n
\nGuests:<\/p>\n
Jamie Cole, attorney based in Broward County.\u00a0Douglas Soule, ‘Your Florida’ state government team reporter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Remembering Pulse and other news\u00a0<\/p>\n
(37:22) This week marks 10 years since what many consider Orlando’s darkest day and the second deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. We hear from the<\/a> mother of one of the victims as well as other members of the local community.<\/p>\n