TERM LIMITS 

Osceola News Gazette 

State lawmakers look at county term limits  

4 of 5 Osceola’s county commissioners in their 3rd, or even 5th, terms 

 

Florida Politics 

Blaise Ingoglia proposals giving voters new term-limit powers clear first Senate hurdle 

‘All we’re saying is put it on the ballot.’ 

 

LEGISLATION 

Click Orlando 

Why more Florida lawmakers are sponsoring bills to preempt local government measures 

ORLANDO, Fla. – A bill that would roll back rural area protections like the charter amendment Orange County voters approved in 2024 is, according to legislative experts, part of a growing trend by Florida legislators over the last few years that override measures by local governments. 

 

WDBO 

Marion County lawmaker pushes bill promoting development 

A Marion County lawmaker’s new bill looking to restrict county rules on development passed through the Senate Committee on Monday with a 5-3 vote. 

 

Florida Courier 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to eliminate property taxes. Is it realistic? 

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing to eliminate property taxes in Florida — a move that could disproportionately harm public schools and give the state more power over local communities. 

 

Click Orlando 

Florida lawmakers propose a slew of amendments. Here’s the list so far 

Over 20 proposed amendments discussed as part of this year’s Legislative session 

 

Orlando Sentinel  

Florida lawmaker seeks to undo Orange County growth rules 

A state legislative effort is underway to overturn regulations on land development resoundingly approved by Orange County voters just last year. 

 

Florida Politics 

Senate panel advances Clay Yarborough’s swat at local DEI laws 

Critics think it’s ‘nasty,’ but the bill moves on to another stop. 

 

BROADBAND  

Route-Fifty 

New bill would loosen various BEAD rules 

Republicans have long complained about some of the broadband program’s requirements and preference for fiber. New legislation would tweak many of those rules.