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Florida Republicans support restricting state’s ballot-initiative process even further

Only one lawmaker crossed party lines, with Rep. Jose Alvarez, D-Kissimmee, joining Republicans in supporting the bill.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 7, 2025July 30, 2025

Only one lawmaker crossed party lines, with Rep. Jose Alvarez, D-Kissimmee, joining Republicans in supporting the bill.

Federal judge says Gov. DeSantis violated Florida Constitution but dismisses Andrew Warren’s lawsuit

It was not immediately clear Friday whether Warren would appeal Hinkle’s decision.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 23, 2023November 9, 2024

After Florida voters legalized medical marijuana and raised minimum wage, lawmakers look to rein in ballot initiatives

“A major constitutional right is being eliminated (under the proposal). Why?”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 19, 2022January 14, 2025

The Sunshine… Wait!: The duel over Florida’s solar future.

by Kate Bradshaw September 10, 2015August 17, 2023

15 Now lays down their goals in St. Petersburg

by Ashley Whitney September 27, 2014August 17, 2023

The bottom line on Amendment 4

Is it a boon to FL homeowners and builders, or a severe threat to county and city services?

by Mitch Perry September 19, 2012August 3, 2023

The story behind property tax exemptions for solar and wind storm improvements

by Lisa Montelione September 30, 2009August 17, 2023

Amendment 1 fails and Florida’s anti-Asian legacy lives on

by Alex Pickett November 12, 2008August 3, 2023