Hot Topics “Halfway Mark” The Florida Legislature has reached the halfway mark, with 30 days complete and 30 more days to go in the 60-day legislative session. As legislators head into the second half of the 2025 session, only 44 bills have passed in one chamber or the other, with […]
Tariffs Come to Town Congress is in session today as Washington reacts to President Trump’s global reciprocal tariffs announced last week. Over the weekend, the Senate passed a repeal of certain Canada-focused tariffs. Still, its future in the House remains uncertain, especially as lawmakers leave town Friday for a two-week […]
Congress Springs Into Action Lawmakers return to Washington this week as they embrace their Spring agenda and potentially a larger House Republican conference. While House Republicans currently hold a slim majority, this week Florida will hold two special elections to fill two Republican-favored seats vacated by former Representatives Matt Gaetz […]
Hot Topics “2025 Proposed Budget” On Friday, March 28, 2025, both chambers released their proposed budgets for FY 2025-2026. The Senate proposes a $117 billion budget, $1.3 billion less than the current year’s budget. This budget includes a 4% raise for all state employees, a minimum $1,500 increase. It also […]
Washington’s March Madness Congress returns to Washington this week following its week-long recess after lawmakers voted to avert a government shutdown. However, the House will briefly depart town this Wednesday so Members can attend the funeral of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), who passed away earlier this month. With […]
