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Nearly 150 new laws are scheduled to take effect Friday. WMFE’s Amy Green talked with University of Central Florida political scientist Aubrey Jewett about some of the most important measures.

Florida lawmakers have wrapped up this year’s legislative session by approving a record $112.1 billion state budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. That’s more than ten percent higher than the current budget. Economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind offers his review of the upcoming state budget, starting with two issues he says he wishes lawmakers would have addressed that are affecting the state: condo safety precautions and property taxes.

Governor Ron DeSantis has now acted on every bill that passed the legislature this session.

The Florida Legislature approved bills that will make it more difficult to vote, create tough penalties for violent protests, shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits, ban transgender girls from girls' sports and make it more difficult for citizens to change the constitution.

The Florida Legislature has agreed on a $101.5 billion state budget.

Florida lawmakers are putting $100 million toward Florida Forever under a state budget they reached agreement on Monday night.

Legislation was headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Monday that will limit the ability of local governments to raise fees on developers to pay for new schools and other infrastructure.

Florida lawmakers are expected to gavel their session to a close on Friday — if they can produce a state budget by Tuesday.

A bill advancing in the Legislature would prohibit local governments from setting limits on energy sources powering homes and businesses within their jurisdictions.

Miami Democratic Representative Nicholas Duran has a measure that aims to keep kids safer on their way to and from school.