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Florida enacts new congressional maps, citizenship verification requirement in 2026

The Florida Legislature passed eight election-related bills during its 2026 regular and special sessions, all of which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed between April and June.

Ballotpedia

Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – my recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed it through anyway

The Sunshine State has joined Texas, California and a handful of other states in the battle of mid-decade redistricting.

The Conversation

"A win for privacy" – Florida rejects the encryption backdoor law for social media

Florida bill to create mandatory encryption backdoors in the name of children's safety fails to become law. Here's all you need to know.

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Did Florida’s Chance at $1,000 in Property Tax Rebates Vanish?

The Florida Legislature bypassed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wish to cut property taxes and instead voted to lower the state’s sales tax.

Kiplinger

Florida GOP Ends Weeks of Infighting With New Compromise Bills on Immigration

A new set of immigration bills will be enacted in Florida after almost three-weeks of tension between the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom Wants California To Have More Restrictive Drug Laws Than Florida

Newsom's "emergency" rules banning all THC in hemp products doesn't square with his insistence that his state provides more freedom than Florida under Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Reason

Carlos Guillermo Smith is now the first openly LGBTQ member ever elected to Florida Senate

"My heart is full of gratitude for this community who has entrusted me with the responsibility of serving", said Smith

Latin Times

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Lawsuit by progressive groups claims South Florida districts were racially gerrymandered for Hispanics

The lawsuit alleges that four congressional and seven state House districts in South Florida were racially gerrymandered, violating federal and state laws

Latin Times

Groups claim South Florida districts are racially gerrymandered for Hispanics in lawsuit

Progressive civic groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature

The Independent UK

Florida lawmakers to begin special session by expressing support of Israel

The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel and give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis more talking points as he campaigns for president

The Independent UK

DeSantis immigration bill approved by Florida GOP lawmakers

The Florida Legislature has approved a sweeping immigration bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, bolstering the Republican’s controversial migrant-relocation program as he prepares to announce a presidential run

The Independent UK

UM faculty joins FIU in fight against DeSantis-backed bills to overhaul higher ed

MIAMI — Nearly 1,000 faculty, staff and students at the University of Miami have signed an open letter opposing a state bill moving through the Florida Legislature that they say is an “unprecedented attempt to exert political control over free thought and professional expertise in higher education.”

Miami Herald

DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, promising to void development agreements and even floating the idea of building a state prison near the world-famous attraction.

Orlando Sentinel

Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney

There’s a new salvo in the fight to control Disney World

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Florida Legislature moving quickly on DeSantis priorities

From expanding gun rights to going after “woke” investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis conservative-pleasing policy successes as he prepares to launch a presidential campaign

Orlando Sentinel

Editorial: Abortion ban betrays women — and may break Florida GOP’s hold on power

Anti-reproductive rights extremists in the Florida Legislature are on the brink of going too far. A proposed ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy (that in reality could be as little as one or two) will strip fundamental rights to bodily autonomy from millions of people, exposing the ugly…

Tribune News Service

2 Parkland parents speak out against Florida lawmakers’ tort reform bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature’s sweeping efforts to protect insurance companies and businesses from lawsuits have drawn a variety of opponents: motorcycle riders, accident victims, doctors and even former President Donald J. Trump.

Tribune News Service

Florida House panel backs law that would lower rifle-buying age to 18

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The minimum age of a person to buy a rifle and other long guns in Florida could be lowered from age 21 to age 18, reversing legislation enacted after Parkland’s school shooting.

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