legislative session

The Florida Legislature has agreed on a $101.5 billion state budget

Florida lawmakers are expected to gavel their session to a close on Friday – if they can produce a state budget by Tuesday – but return to the state Capitol two weeks later for a special session to consider a new gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. While sticking points remain in budget negotiations, lawmakers seem poised to meet their…

Jackie Nespral spoke with State House Speaker Chris Sprowls to talk about his workforce agenda, election laws and why the state wants to make some changes to the vote-by-mail process.

The Florida Legislature set a lot of lofty goals for their annual 60-day session

The state legislator who represents parts of Hialeah and Miami Lakes became one of the most powerful politicians in Florida when he was named Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Now, Jose Oliva is laying out his priorities for the state government during Florida’s legislative session, as well as what changes South Florida can expect. After nine sessions,...

The state legislator that represents parts of Hialeah, Miami Lakes and Tallahassee became one of the most powerful politicians in the state when he was named Speaker of the House. NBC 6’s Ana Cuervo sat down with him to find out what changes South Florida can expect from this legislative session.