National Democrats Target US Senate GOP Incumbents On Health Care Votes

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Republicans’ goal was to provide funding “directly to the people” to “buy their own health care.”

Energy Officials Tell Florida Lawmakers They're Aware Of The Unpopularity Of AI Data Centers

The hearing came days after Gov. DeSantis announced a proposal to protect Floridians from footing the bill for AI data centers.

House Speaker Daniel Perez Seeks Cuts, Restrictions, For Safety-Net Programs

The bills target food and health care for adults and children.

Senate President Says Florida Should Wait For U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Before Redistricting

The stance puts the Senate in synch with the governor, and not the House.

Legislature Democrats Put Affordability Atop Their 2026 Session Agenda

‘Despite the president calling it a hoax, we all see with our own eyes that the affordability crisis is real.’

Report Alleges ‘Culture Of Abuse And Violence' At Panhandle Prison

Blame falls to overcrowding and low staff-to-prisoner ratios, SPLC says.

How Much Sense Would A David Jolly-Gwen Graham Ticket Make For Governor?

The Democratic candidate says he’ll name his running mate before the August primary.

Dozens Of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages In 2026 Amid Federal Inaction

Lathrop said research increasingly finds that higher wages improve educational outcomes, mental and physical health.

Privacy Concerns Linger In Reproductive Health Care Despite HIPAA Lawsuit's Dismissal

The federal HIPAA law is meant to protect patient information, especially when that information travels between providers.

New Work Requirements For SNAP In Florida: What To Know

The sweeping changes to the nation’s largest food aid program took effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which Trump signed in July.

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate James Fishback Campaigns On The Message That ‘Florida Is Our Home'

The 30-year-old political newcomer wants to end HB-1 visas and remove every ‘foreign worker who has stolen a job from us.’

Homeland Security Wants State Driver's License Data For Sweeping Citizenship Program

“It is like playing Whac-A-Mole, but the Constitution applies to ICE, too,” Sen. Julie Gonzales said.

National Guard Shooting Suspect To Face Murder Charge

The Department of Homeland Security did not confirm for States Newsroom the date Lakanwal was granted asylum.

New State Laws Tackle Private Equity's Growing Role In Health Care

This year, several states have passed laws to increase oversight and transparency of private equity’s continuing acquisitions.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Florida residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today

US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Charged With Stealing $5 Million In FEMA Funds

Cherfilus-McCormick also, and her tax preparer, were charged with conspiring to file a false federal tax return.

The O1 Visa Is For ‘Extraordinary' Talent: Among Its Users? Influencers And OnlyFans Models

OnlyFans models and YouTubers are among those talented enough for one of the U.S.’s most exclusive visas.

House Committee (Again) Advances Proposal To Lower The Age To Purchase A Firearm In Florida

The measure passed in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee along party lines, 11-5.

Speaker Perez Designates Dec. 8-12 As AI Week In The Florida House Of Representatives

The memo notes that Perez has asked subcommittee chairs to “facilitate discussions on the potentially positive and negative impacts of AI.

Alachua County School Board Pressed Again, This Time On Sunshine Law

‘Either we believe in the Sunshine Law and the principles behind it or we don’t.’

Proposal Would Impose Timelines For Governor To Set Special Election Dates

DeSantis’ delay means some voters won’t be represented until after the next legislative session ends.

Government Reopens After 43 Days: Trump Signs Bill Ending Record Shutdown

The Oval Office ceremony came just hours after the House voted to approve the legislation, which senators passed earlier in the week.

Supreme Court Declines To Hear Case To Overturn Marriage Equality

The justices have rejected a petition from Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue licenses in the state a decade ago.

Shutdown Battle Ebbs, But Trump Won't Give Up Trying To Withhold Full SNAP Benefits

About 42 million people, about 1 in 8 Americans, use SNAP. Monday was the 41st day of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Florida Republicans Try Again To Ban Political, Pride Flags On Government Buildings

If passed, the legislation would take effect on July 1, 2026. The session starts on Jan. 13.

Trump Administration Ordered To Pay Full $9B In November SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown

The Judge wrote that President Donald Trump showed the president sought to use hunger for political leverage during the government shutdown.

Uthmeier Files $354 Million Lawsuit Against Planned Parenthood For Alleged Racketeering, Deception

‘This is no accident. Planned Parenthood profits from this deception.’

Democrats Who Back Reproductive Rights Win Key Races

“Governors have never mattered more,” Virginia Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberger said Tuesday night.

Trump Administration Limits Some Flights During Shutdown As Controllers Show Strain

The officials emphasized the measure was proactive to prevent a safety failure, and they said air travel remained extremely safe.

FL Sheriff Welcomes New Yorkers Unhappy With NYC Mayoral Election Results

In recent months, a FL developer said he saw double the contracts with New Yorkers worried about Mamdani being elected NYC mayor.

Senate Judiciary Panel OKs Fetal Wrongful Death Bill

The Senate Committee on Judiciary voted 5-4 to advance the bill, SB 164, by Sen. Erin Grall, a Republican from Fort Pierce.

Young Homebuyers Lose More Ground In Housing Market As States Struggle To Help

Young homebuyers have been priced out of the market, according to a report released Nov. 4 by the National Association of Realtors.

Trump Administration To Partially Pay SNAP Benefits: What It Means For FL

The administration had a Monday deadline to tell a federal judge whether it would resume SNAP funding to recipients in FL and nationwide.

Florida Democrats Respond To SNAP Ruling

A federal judge in Boston ruled Friday that the USDA's plan to pause a food assistance program was illegal.

DeSantis: Democrats Should Ask Schumer, Not Him, To Safeguard SNAP

Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't think Florida Democrats should tell him about their fears of low-income Floridians losing access to food benefits.

Democratic AGs, Governors Sue Trump Over SNAP Benefits As Shutdown Hits Day 28

The administration has also shuffled some other money to provide funding for certain programs, but not SNAP.

Survey Shows Florida Republicans Leading Democrats In Top 2026 Races By Double Digits

The survey includes First Lady Casey DeSantis, who polls slightly better vs. Democrats than Byron Donalds.

Larry Keefe Out As Executive Director For FL Board Of Immigration Enforcement

Keefe did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

FL SNAP Benefits Won't Go Out In November, Officials Confirm

The ongoing government shutdown is hurting Florida's most vulnerable residents, as officials confirm food aid benefits won't be paid.

DeSantis Dismisses House Proposals On Property Tax Reduction In 2026

“Placing more than one property tax measure on the ballot represents an attempt to kill anything on property taxes,” DeSantis said.