In this episode: Republicans in the Florida state House just rolled out a “Florida Students First” plan that would force the state’s top universities — including the University of Florida and Florida State University — to sharply reduce the number of out-of-state students they serve, in order to open more seats for in-state students. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s latest corporate tax cuts could rip an enormous hole in Florida’s new state budget. And the developer lobby is trying once again to undo protections for rural land around Orlando. An update from Day 16 of Florida’s 2026 legislative session.

Show notes

The bill’s discussed in today’s show:

House Bill 1279 — Education

Passed the House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee by a 12-5 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 399 — Land Use and Development Regulations

Passed the House Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee by a 10-3 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 221 — Minimum Wage Requirements

Passed the House Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee by an 11-6 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 1071 — Education

Passed the House PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee by a 12-3 vote (vote sheet)

Senate Bill 164 — Civil Liability for the Wrongful Death of an Unborn Child

Passed by the Senate Civil and Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee by a 5-3 vote (vote sheet)

House Bill 919 — Commercial Service Airports

Passed the House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee by a 12-3 vote (vote sheet)

The stories discussed in today’s show:

Florida is building a higher education Trojan Horse

Florida leaders hid money for controversial higher education project

Corporations could get a $3.5 billion tax break in Florida unless state lawmakers step in to stop it

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