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House looks to cast voters’ groups as shills for Florida Democrats
Judge Terry Lewis Voters’ groups which successfully challenged the Legislature’s congressional redistricting map won a new round this week when the Florida Supreme Court refused to order that they...
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Opponents look to put up another roadblock to casinos in Florida
(Getty Images) Gambling opponents are launching a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at making it tougher for casinos to open in Florida. Voters in Charge has been formed to push for a ballot...
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Senate approves new redistricting map facing uncertain future in House, courts
Florida Senate approves new district boundaries — but future unknown. A sharply divided Florida Senate approved a redistricting map Wednesday that left critics predicting it will be rejected by a wary...
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Justices to review congressional map that includes big changes for Palm Beach...
A plan for Florida’s congressional districts heads today to the state Supreme Court. Just days after the Florida Legislature failed to approve new Senate district boundaries, the state Supreme Court...
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Likened to “slavery” and “apartheid” redistricting map likely headed to...
U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown and Frederica Wilson outside the Florida Supreme Court. Standing on the steps of the Floria Supreme Court, U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown and Frederica Wilson vowed Tuesday that the...
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Is 8 no longer enough? Lawmakers propose 12-year term limits
Extend term limits for lawmakers? Legislators have an idea. House Democratic Leader Mark Pafford of West Palm Beach joined with a Republican senator Thursday in touting their proposals to extend...
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Florida Republicans looking to ask voters for big changes in education
Florida Republicans want to ask voters to overhaul education. Florida Republicans are proposing ballot proposals that could dramatically change education in the state. Voters would decide next year...
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Was Senate “just rolling 7s” to come up with boundaries helping Republicans?
Senate Redistricting Chairman Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, (center-rigth) was grilled by attorney for voters’ coalition The Senate’s redistricting chief was grilled Wednesday by the lawyer for a voters’...
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Florida House ready to OK guns on campus and open carry
Gun bills poised for final votes in House A measure allowing Florida’s 1.4 million concealed weapons permit holders to carry their guns onto college campuses appears set for a final House vote. Another...
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Term limits for justices, judges OK’d by House — but going nowhere in Senate
House wants term limits for justices and appellate judges A measure aimed at asking voters to impose two-term limits on Florida Supreme Court justices and appellate judges cleared the House Wednesday —...
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