https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover en '2026' WLRN Local governments in Florida are losing control of their own cities, towns, counties and schools. More and more, they’re losing that power to the state government. Every year, Florida lawmakers gather in Tallahassee, Florida’s capital, to propose and pass new laws. Tallahassee Takeover is a podcast from WLRN News looking at how the state government is increasingly reaching into city halls, classrooms and neighborhoods, from Key West to Pensacola. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d24165c8-b34a-11eb-ba06-e7a748c60d19/image/5587934e560776e24abe5ecd083a48e0.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover no episodic WLRN News Local governments in Florida are losing control of their own cities, towns, counties and schools. More and more, they’re losing that power to the state government. Every year, Florida lawmakers gather in Tallahassee, Florida’s capital, to propose and pass new laws. Tallahassee Takeover is a podcast from WLRN News looking at how the state government is increasingly reaching into city halls, classrooms and neighborhoods, from Key West to Pensacola. WLRN News podcasts@wlrnnews.org https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2022-05-04/yellow-fever-to-covid-floridas-democrats-gave-the-state-power-over-public-health-republicans-ran-with-it For a long time, big decisions that affected the health of Floridians came from county-run health departments. Aiming for more equity, Democrats funneled that power to the state, and somewhere along the way, Republicans embraced big government. Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Yellow Fever to COVID: Florida's Democrats Gave the State Power Over Public Health, Republicans Ran With It full WLRN News For a long time, big decisions that affected the health of Floridians came from… For a long time, big decisions that affected the health of Floridians came from county-run health departments. Aiming for more equity, Democrats funneled that power to the state, and somewhere along the way, Republicans embraced big government. 1910 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2022-02-17/taking-care-of-businesses-lower-profits-could-mean-changing-local-laws Two proposed state laws would allow businesses to sue and block local rules that hurt their profits. Local government officials say that's interfering with what people want in their own neighborhoods — and putting local taxpayers on the hook for damages. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:19:28 -0000 Taking Care of Businesses: Lower Profits Could Mean Changing Local Laws full WLRN News Two proposed state laws would allow businesses to sue and block local rules… Two proposed state laws would allow businesses to sue and block local rules that hurt their profits. Local government officials say that's interfering with what people want in their own neighborhoods — and putting local taxpayers on the hook for damages. 1446 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2021-12-10/net-zero-with-zero-plans-floridas-limits-on-limiting-gas-emissions With Florida on the frontlines of sea level rise and the impacts of climate change, a lot of local governments are stepping up and trying to reduce carbon emissions on their own. But what happens when the state government has other ideas? Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000 Net zero with zero plans: Florida’s limits on limiting gas emissions full WLRN News With Florida on the frontlines of sea level rise and the impacts of climate… With Florida on the frontlines of sea level rise and the impacts of climate change, a lot of local governments are stepping up and trying to reduce carbon emissions on their own. But what happens when the state government has other ideas? 1556 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2021-09-27/as-florida-minimum-wage-increases-a-potential-lesson-for-state-government The coming increase in Florida's minimum wage is a story of unintended consequences, or perhaps, the story of political backlash that should be expected when the state passes laws that overly restrict local governments from making their own decisions. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:07:48 -0000 As Florida Minimum Wage Increases, A Potential Lesson For State Government full WLRN News The coming increase in Florida's minimum wage is a story of unintended… The coming increase in Florida's minimum wage is a story of unintended consequences, or perhaps, the story of political backlash that should be expected when the state passes laws that overly restrict local governments from making their own decisions. 1087 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2021-09-03/the-mask-revolt-in-florida-schools To mask or not to mask in Florida's public schools? Who gets to decide that is shaping up to be the biggest political battle in Florida this year. It's also the latest fight between state leaders and local school officials. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:33:50 -0000 The Mask ‘Revolt’ In Florida Schools full WLRN News To mask or not to mask in Florida's public schools? Who gets to decide that is… To mask or not to mask in Florida's public schools? Who gets to decide that is shaping up to be the biggest political battle in Florida this year. It's also the latest fight between state leaders and local school officials. 1932 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2021-08-13/how-florida-put-the-silencer-on-changing-gun-laws Local officials don't have any say in changing gun laws in Florida. Why? The history goes back to the 1980s and involves pro-gun advocates, hefty fines from the state and a “chilling effect” that limits local control. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 22:06:58 -0000 How Florida put the silencer on changing gun laws full WLRN News Local officials don't have any say in changing gun laws in Florida. Why? The… Local officials don't have any say in changing gun laws in Florida. Why? The history goes back to the 1980s and involves pro-gun advocates, hefty fines from the state and a “chilling effect” that limits local control. 1946 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2021-05-12/how-to-consolidate-power-from-venezuela-to-florida For politicians who want centralized power, local governments can be an obstacle. In Venezuela, state and city governments run by the opposition have faced unrelenting attacks and have had their power stripped away. Now, many fear Florida is heading down a similar path – with a new law that punishes protesters and limits the power of local officials to rethink police funding. Wed, 12 May 2021 20:43:10 -0000 How To Consolidate Power: From Venezuela To Florida full WLRN News For politicians who want centralized power, local governments can be an… For politicians who want centralized power, local governments can be an obstacle. In Venezuela, state and city governments run by the opposition have faced unrelenting attacks and have had their power stripped away. Now, many fear Florida is heading down a similar path – with a new law that punishes protesters and limits the power of local officials to rethink police funding. 1708 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2021-05-12/the-fireworks-shop-next-door More Floridians will soon be able to open businesses from inside their homes. Is that a good thing? Wed, 12 May 2021 20:43:07 -0000 The Fireworks Shop Next Door full WLRN News More Floridians will soon be able to open businesses from inside their homes.… More Floridians will soon be able to open businesses from inside their homes. Is that a good thing? 885 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/tallahassee-takeover/2021-05-12/key-west-small-town-big-target Key West voted to cut down on cruise ship traffic and ban the sale of certain sunscreens. In both cases, the Florida Legislature stepped in to overturn the island's precedent-setting moves before they could take effect. Wed, 12 May 2021 19:11:04 -0000 Key West: Small Town, Big Target full WLRN News Key West voted to cut down on cruise ship traffic and ban the sale of certain… Key West voted to cut down on cruise ship traffic and ban the sale of certain sunscreens. In both cases, the Florida Legislature stepped in to overturn the island's precedent-setting moves before they could take effect. 1619