Andrade: 2025 Legislative Recap

In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with Florida State Representative Alex Andrade to discuss the latest legislative session.Rep. Andrade shares insights on his successful charter school initiative, his ongoing fight for cash bond reform, and his committee work uncovering agency mismanagement. The conversation highlights the legislature's efforts to cut taxes, reduce spending, and reassert its role as a co-equal branch of government alongside the executive. Andrade reveals behind-the-scenes budget negotiations, addresses the $160 million Medicaid funding gap, and explains how Florida is poised to become the first state to permanently reduce its sales tax. A candid and informative discussion about Florida's political landscape and the real-world impacts of recent legislative decisions.