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The Latest Breaking News from the Florida Senate

Can Congress Get 'YIMBY Grants' Right?

Plus: The House passes housing reform, Florida advances ADUs, and Zohran Mamdani hosts show trials for bad landlords.

Reason

John Thrasher, former Florida State president and state House speaker, dies at 81

John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state lawmaker, has died

The Independent UK

Matt Gaetz’s father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its president

Don Gaetz says he plans to run again for the Florida Senate, which he led as president from 2012 to 2014

The Independent UK

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US Rep. Matt Gaetz's father Don seeks return to Florida Senate chamber he once led as its president

Don Gaetz says he plans to run again for the Florida Senate, which he led as president from 2012 to 2014

The Independent UK

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) vetoes four bills from June 26-July 2

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) vetoed four bills from June 26-July 2. The four bills are below:

Ballotpedia

Florida Senate votes to punish businesses that let children into drag shows

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate voted 28-12 on Tuesday for a bill that would allow the state to revoke the liquor licenses of restaurants and other entertainment venues that let children into drag shows.

Orlando Sentinel

After clearing gallery, Florida Senate approves 6-week abortion ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After an emotional debate including outbursts from spectators that prompted the president to clear the gallery, the Florida Senate voted 26-13 on Monday for a six-week ban on abortion.

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Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis

The Florida Senate has approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks

The Independent UK

Florida death penalty requirement could soon be 8 out of 12 jury votes

Florida’s threshold for the death penalty could soon be the lowest in the nation, with the Florida Senate on Thursday passing a priority bill of Gov. Ron DeSantis to require the vote of only eight jurors out of 12 in order to implement capital punishment.

Tribune News Service

Florida Legislature approves universal school vouchers bill

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill creating universal school vouchers, and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected approval.

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