TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers returned to Tallahassee this week with affordability concerns top of mind, as they gear up for next session.

Both Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate are aiming to tackle what many are calling an affordability crisis here in the state.

As the governor continues to push for property tax reform, democrats are asking, what about tackling property insurance first?

It's Gov. Ron DeSantis' final term in office, and as he makes his way into his last session, a priority at the top of his wish list is getting a property tax proposal on the November 2026 ballot.

"People are getting pinched on property taxes in this state," DeSantis said. The House Select Committee on property taxes is slowly making its way toward pitching several proposals

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