In this episode: Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature just wrapped up its first week of hearings ahead of the state’s annual 60-day lawmaking session, which will begin in March. The week offered a sneak preview of some big coming battles on issues like abortion and immigration. But it also revealed important fights ahead over insurance industry secrets, rock mining in the Everglades, and favors for banks.

Show notes:

How Florida could try to stop voters from ever again voting on abortion access

Politicians weakened state ethics laws. Investigators are now closing cases.

How home insurance companies in Florida sidestep rules meant to prevent excess profits

Banks lobbyists want to slash funding for legal support programs

Ron DeSantis' top aide punished bank lobbyists for being disloyal

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