Florida Senate

A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office that will likely swing Florida’s representation in Washington even further to the GOP has been approved by the state Senate

Gov. Ron DeSantis will take the lead on drawing a new congressional map. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports

The controversial education bill, dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill by its opponents, was approved in the state Senate and struck a nerve within the LGBTQ+ community. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports

NBC 6’s Steve Litz is in Tallahassee, where the bill will now move to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

A Florida bill to limit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools passed the state Senate on Tuesday and will now move on to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

The Florida Senate is expected to vote on the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill Tuesday. NBC 6’s Alyssa Hyman reports

Dozens of Miami-Dade students rallied at the Torch of Friendship in Miami before getting on a bus to Tallahassee to protest the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. NBC 6’s Alyssa Hyman has the story.

The Florida Senate passed a voting law package Friday that was pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and would create a police force dedicated to pursuing election crimes. The chamber approved the bill on a party lines vote with nearly all Republicans in support. House lawmakers are considering companion legislation. DeSantis, a Republican, proposed the need for an election police unit last...

A bill that would prohibit the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida’s primary schools was passed by the state senate’s education committee on Tuesday. The bill, titled “Parental Rights in Education,” passed through the committee by a 6-3 vote. As written, the proposal states that school districts “may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or...

NBC 6’s Ari Odzer has the latest on a new bill that would allow Florida schools to require cameras inside the classrooms.

A Florida lawmaker wants to make it a legal requirement for “The Star-Spangled Banner” to be heard before every professional sports game played in the state

The Senate Reapportion Committee approved a new Florida congressional map Thursday with no discussion or debate. Only one committee member, Democratic Sen. Audrey Gibson, voted against the plan, which adds a new 28th district in central Florida which should favor Republicans. With nearly all Democrats on the committee voting for the map, it’s a sign that the plan meets...