Florida lawmakers wrapped up the regular legislative session Friday with no budget and plans to reconvene next month, ending what political experts called an “unproductive” session even as legislators approved more than 100 bills.
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Norman Thagard Mission Control Center.Local NewsFILE - The Old Florida Capitol is seen with the tower of the current Florida Capitol rising behind, during a legislative session in Tallahassee, Fla., March 6, 2025. – Florida lawmakers wrapped up the regular legislative session Friday with no budget and plans to reconvene next month, ending what political experts called an “unproductive” session even as legislators approved more than 100 bills. Lawmakers left unresolved a roughly $1.4 billion gap between the House and Senate budget proposals and are scheduled to return in April to address both redistricting and the budget.A bill that would allow some staff at state colleges and universities to carry firearms on campus if they enroll in a program, and that would require institutions to adopt an “active assailant” response plan. A prohibition on using city and county funds for programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI. Several high-profile proposals failed to advance, including measures to ban vaccine mandates for schoolchildren and legislation intended to provide protections related to artificial intelligence; neither made it past the House. DeSantis has said he prefers a special legislative session devoted solely to property tax issues, a move backed by Senate President Ben Albritton. “The first six years of Gov. DeSantis’ administration, he basically got anything he wanted through the legislature, probably 90% of what he wanted,” Matthew Corrigan, a political science professor at Jacksonville University, said. “The House under Speaker Perez has really put its stake in the ground in saying, ‘Listen, we’ve got separation of powers here, we want to be a co-equal branch of government,’ and so that has really slowed a lot of things down.” Lawmakers will return in April to negotiate the budget differences and to consider redistricting plans.Caleb Yauger joined the WJXT team in February 2025. He previously worked as a reporter and weekend evening anchor for Erie News Now in Erie, Pa., covering both news and sports.Duval County School Board approves Kings Trail Elementary sale, neighbors raise traffic concernsBrunswick police warn against ‘teen takeovers’ after disruption at First Friday eventVoices of the 904 S2 Ep 1. - How her work for the Northside is a love letter to its culture, historyVoices of the 904 S2 Ep 1. - How her work for the Northside is a love letter to its culture, historyWeather Authority Alert Day declared for Southeast Georgia until 1 p.m.Taking you through ALL of TPC Sawgrass in under 11 minutesAnnie R. Morgan Elementary on Jacksonville’s Westside to become tech incubator, community hubCourt ruling could have impact on whether red-light camera remain legalEWU women's hoops team playing in 1st NCAA DII tournamentTrucks on 10 back at it again at TPC SawgrassHave your umbrella ready as you head to The Players ChampionshipVeteran helped by Operation New Uniform shares how $10K donation will help service members
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