The Florida House passed a bill that would roll back decades of child labor protections, and would let employers exploit working teens.

We are tracking bills and initiatives that touch on our mission of advocating for economic fairness, protecting Florida’s environment and animals, preserving local control, and strengthening our democracy. Here are some key bills we’re watching that you may not have heard about.

From property insurance to utility rates, healthcare costs to unemployment reform, affordable housing to protecting democracy, and safeguarding unions—we need our leaders to Make Florida Affordable Again.

Many Florida residents struggle to pay their electricity bills, and the skyrocketing costs are due to the volatile natural gas market.

Florida Power & Light, the largest electric utility in Florida, saved $375 million in fuel costs in 2022 by investing in solar. They also announced plans to reduce customer charges by close to the same amount.

New reports reveal the extent to which major electric companies like FPL use money from your electric bill in lobbying and other political activities. And it's all perfectly legal, a fact that some elected leaders think is a problem.

Natural gas is the primary source of fuel for all of Florida’s major electricity companies. And the price fluctuations associated with natural gas hit Floridians' pocketbooks hard.

In Florida, 75% of electricity comes from natural gas, causing price spikes for customers. Agrivoltaics offers a solution, allowing large scale solar projects without giving up farming land.

Solar energy proved its reliability and its affordability, even after devastating hurricanes hit Southwest Florida.

Outrageously high power bills in 2022 are explained by years of political interference from FPL, Florida's largest electricity monopoly.