6+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (524+ words) House lawmakers have rejected Senate changes to a proposed third update of the affordable housing-focused Live Local Act, restoring and removing provisions so the measure includes allowances for developments on church property while omitting so-called “granny flats” altogether. Members voted…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (787+ words) An update to the 3-year-old Live Local Act meant to further expand affordable housing by easing zoning rules, allowing more dwelling unit types, limiting local restrictions and protecting financial sources has cleared the Legislature’s lower chamber. House members voted 76-29 for…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (340+ words) Legislation to make sure state funds meant for condo-hardening projects go to the unit owners who most need them is bound for a Senate floor vote after advancing through its final Committee stop. As it had at two prior panels,…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (525+ words) A measure that would encourage Florida’s largest private landowners to serve as long-term stewards of the environment has cleared its second House Committee, leaving just one stop before it’s teed up for a floor vote. The bill (HB 299) from Rep....