Following the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session, reporters and analysts from across the state checked in to recap everything you need to know about the bills that passed, the ones that didn't, and what it all means for Floridians. Below are the podcasts of those conversations.
First, Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch provided a comprehensive overview of this year's session, including the winners and losers and a breakdown of the record-breaking $112 billion budget.
Politico Florida Reporter Gary Fineout joined the show to offer his take on the legislative session, including the failure by lawmakers to come up with a redistricting plan that Governor DeSantis wouldn't veto.
Florida Politics Reporter Christine Sexton offered an in-depth look at the significant health care issues addressed during the legislative session, including a major project coming to Pasco County and nursing home reforms.
One major issue impacting Floridians that didn't get taken care of this year was property insurance reform. Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau Reporter Lawrence Mower explained the problem and why lawmakers failed to strike a deal.
NewsRadio WFLA Legal Analyst Felix Vega did deep dives on the legal issues facing two of the more controversial bills passed during the legislative session, one involving race and another involving sexual orientation and gender identity.
Divorce reform was a contentious piece of legislation that now heads to Governor DeSantis' desk. Divorce Attorney Bill Foley stopped by the studio to explain the changes made and how they could impact divorce settlements across the state.
The University of South Florida received record funding this year from state lawmakers. Tampa Bay Business Journal Education and Technology Reporter Lauren Coffey checked in to breakdown where the money will go and how it impacts USF.