In this episode: The Florida Senate, a chamber that once championed Medicaid expansion, now wants to take health insurance away from single moms and near-retirees. Plus: A bitter fight over an effort to bust public teacher unions but a bipartisan alliance on rejecting corporate tax breaks. An update from Day 49 of Florida’s 2026 legislative session.
Show notes
The bills discussed in today’s show:
Senate Bill 1758 — Public Assistance
Passed the Senate Appropriations Committee by 14-4 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 1296 — Public Employees Relations Commission
Passed the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee by a 10-8 vote (vote sheet)
Senate BIll 1298 — Public Records/Public Employees Relations Commission
Failed to pass the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee by an 8-10 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 7046 — Taxation
Passed the Senate Appropriations Committee by a 12-5 vote (vote sheet)
Senate Bill 7048 — Internal Revenue Code
Passed the Senate Appropriations Committee by a 17-0 vote (vote sheet)
The stories discussed in today’s show:
Florida bill would force some on Medicaid to work but at what cost?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis backs a new bill targeting unions; those who support him won’t be affected
Lawmakers weigh a new charter school subsidy that would start small but could grow quickly
Questions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.com
Listen to the show: Apple | Spotify
Watch the show: YouTube
