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Florida panel revises ‘financial statement’ for abortion amendment, drawing accusations of bias
“We’re not making a political statement here. We are not trying to frighten people.”
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Read the latest updates about abortion rights, contraceptive and IUD access, and legislative changes in Tampa Bay and Florida.
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PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises another $293K
The Floridians Protecting Freedom political committee had raised a total of $38.271 million since being formed in spring 2023.
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Report shows reduced number of abortions performed in Florida since new law started
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature approved the six-week abortion limit in 2023 after passing a 15-week limit in 2022.
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State appeals after Florida judge rules that its ‘statement’ on abortion ballot measure is ‘inaccurate’ and ‘misleading’
That statement included caveats about litigation surrounding state abortion laws.
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Donor burnout among reasons for drop in Florida abortion fund fundraising, group says
Amendment 4 will need at least 60% support to enshrine the right to abortion in the Florida Constitution.
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PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million
Floridians Protecting Freedom committee brought in $11,796,620 in cash from April 1-May 31.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis approves $466K state-run pregnancy website
The group Progress Florida called the measure “anti-abortion propaganda on the public dime.”
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Florida’s upcoming abortion ballot measure might not end legal issues
Justices argue that wording in the proposal about issues such as “health” and “healthcare provider” are vague.
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‘President Biden’s opening in Florida’: Democrats say abortion could affect races up and down November ballot
Political insiders had largely written off Florida for Democrats in this year’s elections.
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‘Pretty much a total ban’: Florida will soon have a six-week limit on abortions
But, voters will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.
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‘Game changers’: Florida Supreme Court’s abortion and recreational pot rulings could be major boost for Democrats
“Florida just got a lot more expensive for the GOP.”
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What the Florida Supreme court abortion rulings mean for voters
It cleared the way for a six-week ban, but also have voters a chance to ensure access to abortion with ballot ammendment.
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Ashley Moody urges Florida Supreme Court to consider whether ‘unborn children’ are protected by the state
As of Wednesday morning, Florida justices had not indicated whether they would order briefs on the issue.
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‘If you really want to stop abortions, get a vasectomy’: Critics push back on new ‘unborn child’ Florida bill
“This deceptive bill is about making it even harder for Floridians to access the abortion care that they need.”
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Florida Supreme Court urged to decide on abortion consent case
The Jan. 3 ruling appeared to be a first of its kind because the panel said it did not have legal jurisdiction to decide the case.
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New proposal from Florida Republican would make virtually all abortions illegal
The measure would target physicians who perform abortions, and not the women who get them.
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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot claims over 1 million signatures
That number surpasses the 891,523 needed by Feb. 1.
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Florida court says minor is not ‘sufficiently mature’ to have abortion without parental consent
Opponents have argued, in part, that some minors could face issues such as abuse if their parents found out they were pregnant.
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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 750,000 signatures
It also needs the Florida Supreme Court to sign off on the proposed ballot wording.
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Out of state abortions in Florida up nearly 25% as six-week ban looms
Neighboring Southern states have severely restricted or completely banned abortion.