Douglas Soule

1 week ago | wusf.org | Douglas Soule

Legislation that opponents say will make it harder for citizens to place constitution-changing measures on the ballot was quickly signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis — then quickly challenged in court. DeSantis approved the bill on Friday, the same day it passed the Florida Legislature. A coalition called Florida Decides Healthcare filed a federal lawsuit over the weekend. The group is currently collecting signatures to get a measure on the ballot to expand Medicaid.

1 week ago | wlrn.org | Douglas Soule

The scheduled last day of the 2025 Florida regular legislative session was Friday. But no one would call this session "regular."Case in point: lawmakers are going to have to come back to get the job done. They haven't yet agreed on a budget. The Senate and House ultimately agreed to extend session until June 6, with lawmakers told to plan to come back the week of May 12. Lawmakers worked late into Friday night. Bills — and barbs— bounced between the chambers with competing amendments.

1 week ago | wuwf.org | Douglas Soule

The scheduled last day of the 2025 Florida regular legislative session was Friday. But no one would call this session "regular."Case in point: lawmakers are going to have to come back to get the job done. They haven't yet agreed on a budget. The Senate and House ultimately agreed to extend session until June 6, with lawmakers told to plan to come back the week of May 12. Lawmakers worked late into Friday night. Bills — and barbs— bounced between the chambers with competing amendments.

1 week ago | wuwf.org | Douglas Soule

Gov. Ron DeSantis quietly signed a bill Friday night that opponents say will make it harder for Florida citizens to place constitution-changing measures on the ballot. The governor approved it without fanfare and didn't wait long or give press advanced notice. It passed the Legislature earlier in the day. On 2024's Election Day, Florida voters considered two high-profile constitutional amendments that would've allowed recreational marijuana and expanded abortion access.

1 week ago | wusf.org | Douglas Soule

The scheduled last day of the 2025 Florida regular legislative session was Friday. But no one would call this session “regular.”Case in point: lawmakers are going to have to come back to get the job done. They haven’t yet agreed on a budget. The Senate and House ultimately agreed to extend session until June 6, with lawmakers told to plan to come back the week of May 12. Lawmakers worked late into Friday night. Bills — and barbs— bounced between the chambers with competing amendments.