Florida Republican wants to ban congressional stock trading

Luna’s push for a congressional stock trading ban received an endorsement Tuesday from DeSantis

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Pinellas County Republican U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s push for a congressional stock trading ban received an endorsement from DeSantis.

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‘Myriad of accountability problems’: Florida Senate plans to clean up school voucher system shortfalls

An audit found “funding did not follow the child” to private schools or homeschool

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

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Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

A Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida April 16, 2025May 8, 2025

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Florida bill weakening child labor protections on construction sites heads to full Senate

The bill fits within a trend of proposed child labor rollbacks popping up in state legislatures across the country.

by McKenna Schueler February 22, 2024March 29, 2025

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Florida Senate drops the ball on attempt to restrict flags with ‘political viewpoint’

The bill is flailing after a key committee adjourned before members voted on the proposal

by Ryan Dailey, NSF February 9, 2024February 15, 2024

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Matt Gaetz’s 75-year-old dad wants to return to politics

No other candidates have emerged for the state Senate seat, but Don Gaetz said he anticipates he will face competition

by Jim Turner and Tristan Wood, News Service of Florida October 3, 2023December 15, 2024

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Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith continues to snag endorsements in his bid for Florida Senate

So far, he’s been backed by much of Central Florida’s organized labor, as well as other Democratic politicians and Equality Florida’s PAC.

by McKenna Schueler September 19, 2023October 20, 2024

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Orlando’s former Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith announces bid for Florida Senate in 2024

He’s running for the seat currently held by Sen. Linda Stewart, who’s term-limited from seeking re-election to office.

by McKenna Schueler April 10, 2023June 18, 2024

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Florida’s Republican-controlled Senate approves anti-union bill, largely along party lines

Five Republicans crossed party lines to vote against the bill with Democrats.

by McKenna Schueler March 30, 2023March 25, 2024

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Florida legislators say goal is to get Gov. DeSantis’ bills ‘across the finish line’ in upcoming session

Renner said he anticipates a session filled with “big, big issues”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 23, 2023May 20, 2025

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Florida Republican wants to ban congressional stock trading

‘Myriad of accountability problems’: Florida Senate plans to clean up school voucher system shortfalls

Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

Florida bill weakening child labor protections on construction sites heads to full Senate

Florida Senate drops the ball on attempt to restrict flags with ‘political viewpoint’

Matt Gaetz’s 75-year-old dad wants to return to politics

Democrat Carlos Guillermo Smith continues to snag endorsements in his bid for Florida Senate

Orlando’s former Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith announces bid for Florida Senate in 2024

Florida’s Republican-controlled Senate approves anti-union bill, largely along party lines

Florida legislators say goal is to get Gov. DeSantis’ bills ‘across the finish line’ in upcoming session

Dissolving Disney’s Reedy Creek district could be a disaster for Orange County taxpayers, says Mayor Demings

Florida Senate prepares to hear 15-week abortion ban proposal

Marco Rubio tried to ding Val Demings for not supporting the police enough

Florida Senate passes Seminole sports betting agreement

Florida Senate passes bill that would make it harder to vote by mail

Guns at Sunday School bill heads to Florida Senate

Florida Senate pushes increase in unemployment benefits

Police reform bills face ticking clock as Florida legislative session comes to an end

Florida legislators don’t want you to know where they live