As the Florida Legislature finishes their week four work, next week signifies what should be the halfway point to the Regular Session. Preliminary budgets from subcommittees were expected to be released this week, but due to some delays, it appears that the release will occur no earlier than week five. […]
Welcome to Becker’s Weekly Spotlight! As your trusted lobbyists we are proud to provide the latest developments in politics and policy in Tallahassee. Here is what happened in Tallahassee Week 3 (January 26-31st) of the 2026 Legislative Session. Top Trending Topics President of Senate House and Senate Tackle New Education […]
Hot Topic “Property Tax Elimination” The Florida House of Representatives presented eight (8) proposals relating to the elimination of Property Taxes. All eight proposals passed out of their first committee of reference, House Select Committee on Property Taxes. Four proposals have moved forward and were heard in two committees of […]
Opening Day The 2026 Legislative Session commenced on Tuesday, January 13, with legislators gathering in Tallahassee to pass legislation and a balanced state budget. In his opening remarks, President Albritton outlined his commitment to Rural Florida by again pursuing his priority entitled Rural Renaissance. The bill passed the Senate in […]
Becker is pleased to announce our Government Law & Lobbying practice has been named a top 30 firm by Florida Politics, based on third-quarter revenue for 2025. Becker also ranked in the top 30 for first-quarter and second quarter revenues for 2025. Bernie Friedman, Chair of the firm’s Government Law […]
