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BECAUSE WE ARE THE NEW MAJORITY, TOGETHER WE RISE! January 13, 2025
What’s Brewing at the Capitol
Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session [[link removed]] is officially underway, and the tea is already hot. Lawmakers are talking about voting, property taxes, and even what’s allowed in our water. But behind all the noise, one thing stays the same: corporate interests are trying to write the rules, while everyday Floridians are left to pay the price.
Our members have made it clear what justice should look like this year, and we’re making sure lawmakers hear it: Govern for the people who sent you there; not the corporations funding your campaigns.
⚠️ REMINDER: Legislative Session is when Florida lawmakers propose new laws that are supposed to help our communities. But too often, they side with corporate donors instead of everyday people.
Here’s what our movement is fighting for this session
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Democracy That Works for All
Voting is the foundation of a real democracy; but in Florida, politicians have spent years putting up barriers that make it harder for everyday people to register, vote, and be heard. WE are done with that.
This year, Florida Rising is continuing to support the Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Florida Voting Rights Act , a bold step toward a democracy that actually includes all of us. That means:
- Same-day voter registration.
- Permanent vote-by-mail
- Election Day as a holiday
- Expanded language access
- And clear pathways for returning citizens to reclaim their right to vote
Because democracy should be simple, fair, and open to everyone - not locked behind red tape and fear. Every voice matters. Full stop.
Climate Justice & Utility Accountability
Floridians are literally paying the price for a system that puts corporate profit over people’s survival. As extreme heat and storms get worse, our utility bills keep climbing, even as investor-owned utilities rake in record profits.
Florida Rising members are demanding better. That means:
- Ending rubber-stamp rate hikes
- Reforming the Public Service Commission
- And opening up decision-making that’s been hidden from the public for far too long
Energy isn’t a luxury... it’s a necessity. No family should have to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table.
Immigrant Justice: Living Without Fear
Last year’s special session made one thing painfully clear: immigrant families are under attack in Florida. Harmful laws expanded collaboration with ICE, targeted students, and made everyday life more dangerous for our neighbors.
This session, Florida Rising is fighting back with the Economic Prosperity and Immigration Act, legislation rooted in dignity, safety, and opportunity. Our members are calling for:
- An end to immigration data collection in hospitals
- Protections against discrimination
- Clear identification standards for law enforcement
- And the restoration of in-state tuition for undocumented students, including graduate learners
When immigrant communities are safe and supported, all Floridians are stronger.
Property Taxes: Who Really Pays the Price?
Politicians are floating proposals to eliminate property taxes, and once again, it's working families who would pay the price.
These plans don’t help everyday people. They threaten the funding that keeps our communities running: public safety, libraries, affordable housing, health clinics, and local infrastructure. When that money disappears, communities are forced into impossible choices: cut services or raise fees that hit working families the hardest.
Meanwhile, the biggest winners are wealthy property owners and corporations who already benefit from a system stacked in their favor.
Florida Rising is working to expose what’s really going on, and to make it clear that shifting costs onto working people while rewarding the wealthy is not economic justice.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in Tallahassee, you’re not alone. But remember: we’re not powerless.
Talk with your loved ones. Share what’s at stake. And make sure everyone knows how to take action. If you’re not sure who represents you, you can find them here [[link removed]] .
Check your email and our socials weekly to stay in the know on this year’s legislative session!
And always, TOGETHER we rise. 🌅
With Solidarity and Gratitude, [[link removed]]
Moné Holder
Chief Advocacy & Political Officer
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