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Florida Democrats file bills to ban using state funds on ballot measures

“No matter where you stand on this issue, this is still a democracy. We do not spend taxpayer dollars in advance of a political issue.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 20, 2025February 28, 2025

“No matter where you stand on this issue, this is still a democracy. We do not spend taxpayer dollars in advance of a political issue.”

Majority of Florida Republicans oppose DeSantis bid to weaken citizen-initiative process, says poll

55% opposed his ideas in a survey; just 17% approved.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 5, 2025March 22, 2025

‘It was a reaction to the pregnant pigs’: Florida lawmakers recall what led to 60% threshold to pass amendments

It’s one of the toughest requirements in the nation.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 7, 2024April 16, 2025

5 big takeaways from Election Day in Florida

Republicans had a great night. Democrats? Not so much.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida November 6, 2024November 20, 2024

Florida voters approve amendment on hunting and fishing rights, but reject partisan school board races

About 67 percent of voters supported what appeared on the ballot as Amendment 2 and was titled “Right to Fish and Hunt.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida November 6, 2024December 23, 2024

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.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 3, 2024October 7, 2024

Florida voters reject midterm constitutional amendments

The proposals, put on the ballot by the Legislature, needed support from 60 percent of voters to pass.

by Jim Saunders, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida November 9, 2022August 3, 2023

Vote ‘No’ on all three amendments on Florida’s 2022 election ballot

No, no, no.

by Ray Roa October 26, 2022November 14, 2024