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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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Dunedin First Presbyterian among organizations asking DeSantis to veto bill blocking workplace heat protection
HB 433 undercuts working people in other ways, too.
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DeSantis signs bill to use gambling money for Florida environmental projects
Much of the money will come from a 2021 gambling deal that the state reached with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
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Forecasters predict ‘extremely active’ 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
The hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.
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The pandemic tanked state’s return on Visit Florida spending, says report
The analysis found that the return on investment during the three fiscal years fell dramatically from the prior three years.
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DeSantis signs bill banning state money from going to local public-transit advertising
“No, we’re not going to do that.”
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‘This state will start to smell like marijuana’: Florida Gov. DeSantis complains about pot and abortion amendments
“Do we want to have more marijuana in our communities?”
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Florida’s proposed constitutional amendments include include issues like campaign money, property taxes, and more
Weed and abortion aren’t alone on the November ballot.
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Biden campaign wants Floridians to see a new attack ad featuring Trump’s call for national abortion ban
The ad will air on local broadcast and cable stations in Florida, as well as key battleground states across the country.
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Florida bill blocking local workplace heat protection standards is now in DeSantis’ hands
HB 433 would take authority away from local governments.
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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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Florida GOP extends voter registration lead over Democrats by more than 855,000
Democrats historically held a registration lead in the state, but Republicans overtook them in 2021.
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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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Florida Supreme Court approves recreational pot amendment for November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court is the final decision-maker determining whether a proposed constitutional amendment makes it on the ballot.
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Tampa Bay Rep. Kathy Castor doesn’t approve of Florida Supreme Court’s ‘stalling tactics’ on abortion rights
Castor said it’s disturbing that the court has been so slow in announcing both abortion decisions.
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Federal judge will decide on Florida law restricting teacher pronoun use
Walker did not rule on the motions Friday but said he would “do my best to get out an order as quickly as possible.”
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill allowing people to purchase giant bottles of wine
Current law generally prevents the sale of wine in containers that hold more than one gallon.
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Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion and recreational pot amendments early next week
If the proposals reach the ballot, they would need approval from 60 percent of voters to pass.