While Abortion and Marijuana Steal the Spotlight, What Are the Other Ballot Amendments?

While Abortion and Marijuana Steal the Spotlight, What Are the Other Ballot Amendments?

Liv Caputo
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September 23, 2024
As the citizen-led abortion and marijuana amendments wholly hog the Floridian spotlight, four other Republican-backed ballot initiatives have fallen by the public wayside despite having the same ability as the controversial Amendments 3 and 4 to reshape the state constitution. Here's what to know: Amendment 1: partisan school board elections Opposed by Democrats, Amendment 1 […]
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Mucarsel-Powell Says Defeating Scott Will Bring Women 'Representation That They Deserve'

Mucarsel-Powell Says Defeating Scott Will Bring Women 'Representation That They Deserve'

Javier Manjarres
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September 22, 2024
Miami Beach—During the  2024 Miami-Dade County Democratic Party Blue Gala, former Congresswoman and senatorial candidate, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, stated that if she defeats Sen. Rick Scott (R) in the upcoming November general election, her victory would finally bring in the “representation” that every woman and “every single Latina” deserves. During her remarks at the sold-out event […]
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DeSantis Blasts Harris, Warns Her Economics Will Make the Nation 'Go Into a Depression'

DeSantis Blasts Harris, Warns Her Economics Will Make the Nation 'Go Into a Depression'

Liv Caputo
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September 20, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis took a swipe at Vice President Kamala Harris' plan to slash skyrocketed food prices by banning price gouging as an outright "lie" that he says ignores the real issue of supply chain disruption and the "massive" amounts of printed and borrowed money. In other words, her policies will send the country "into […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.19.2024—Scott to Introduce Bill Protecting Trump, Former Presidents—DeSantis Turns Up the Heat on Legislature for Special Session—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—9.19.2024—Scott to Introduce Bill Protecting Trump, Former Presidents—DeSantis Turns Up the Heat on Legislature for Special Session—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 19, 2024
Scott to Introduce the Protect Our Presidents Act, Increasing Security for Trump Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is set to introduce his Protect Our Presidents Act, a bill granting equivalent United States Secret Service (USSS) protection to presidential and vice presidential nominees...READ MORE     Sen. Marco Rubio: "Met with @AIPAC to discuss Hamas' ongoing war against Israel […]
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Democratic Party Launches 'Defend Our Dems' Program

Democratic Party Launches 'Defend Our Dems' Program

Daniel Molina
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September 19, 2024
To counter the growing influence of Republicans, the Democratic Party has launched the "Defend Our Dems" program.
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DeSantis Pressures Legislature for Special Session to Walk Back Florida's Pricey New Condo Laws

DeSantis Pressures Legislature for Special Session to Walk Back Florida's Pricey New Condo Laws

Liv Caputo
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September 19, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he expects the Legislature to fix new condo safety laws that led to spiking fees and assessments before the end of the year, despite some Legislative leaders expressing no interest in reconvening before the regular session in March. "We're going to continue to solicit and get feedback, and we […]
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DSCC Sees Florida as a ‘Pickup Opportunity’

DSCC Sees Florida as a ‘Pickup Opportunity’

Daniel Molina
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September 18, 2024
Since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) assumed office, the state has grown decidedly red. However, Democrats aren’t buying it. In the latest round of political moves, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is setting its sights on the sunshine state. According to DSCC Chairman Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D), Florida is a ‘pickup opportunity’ for Democrats. […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.17.2024—DeSantis Signs Executive Order for State to Investigate Trump Assassination Attempt—Mucarsel-Powell Gains Traction—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—9.17.2024—DeSantis Signs Executive Order for State to Investigate Trump Assassination Attempt—Mucarsel-Powell Gains Traction—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 17, 2024
Distrusting the Feds, DeSantis Signs Executive Order for a FL Investigation into Trump Assassination Attempt One day after Trump's second would-be assassin was charged with two gun counts in federal court, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced via executive order Tuesday morning that those charges aren't enough because...READ MORE     Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: "Rick Scott just voted NO to IVF protections […]
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Distrusting the Feds, DeSantis Signs Executive Order for a FL Investigation into Trump Assassination Attempt

Distrusting the Feds, DeSantis Signs Executive Order for a FL Investigation into Trump Assassination Attempt

Liv Caputo
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September 17, 2024
One day after Trump's second would-be assassin was charged with two gun counts in federal court, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced via executive order Tuesday morning that those charges aren't enough because the alleged criminal should be "punished to the fullest extent of the law." And the state of Florida—not the feds—are the ones who can […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.16.2024—DeSantis, Mills, Waltz: Outcry for Investigation into Second Trump Assassination Attempt—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—9.16.2024—DeSantis, Mills, Waltz: Outcry for Investigation into Second Trump Assassination Attempt—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 16, 2024
DeSantis Distrusts South Florida Feds Investigating Second Trump Assassination Attempt: 'Not the Best Thing' After former President Donald Trump escaped a suspected assassination attempt—again—in Palm Beach County, Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on the need for an independent state-level investigation...READ MORE     Attorney General Ashley Moody: Join us in the fight to #EndHT by signing up for […]
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DeSantis Distrusts South Florida Feds Investigating Second Trump Assassination Attempt: 'Not the Best Thing'

DeSantis Distrusts South Florida Feds Investigating Second Trump Assassination Attempt: 'Not the Best Thing'

Liv Caputo
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September 16, 2024
After former President Donald Trump escaped a suspected assassination attempt—again—in Palm Beach County, Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on the need for an independent state-level investigation. Why? Because he fears that the feds who prosecuted Trump in South Florida are the same ones who will investigate the alleged attack, which DeSantis claims is not […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.13.2024—DeSantis Ambition Triggered Amendment 4, Abortion, Abortion, Abortion—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—9.13.2024—DeSantis Ambition Triggered Amendment 4, Abortion, Abortion, Abortion—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 13, 2024
Florida Democrats Say DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban Triggered Amendment 4 Florida Democratic lawmakers reaffirmed their opposition to Amendment 4, the ballot measure that would restrict abortion access in the state, calling the measure 'restrictive' and 'extreme' as voters...READ MORE     Marco Rubio: "Thankful to my senate colleagues for reauthorizing @USCIRF. This commission is crucial […]
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DeSantis Asks All FL GOP Leaders to Bankroll Battle Against Amendment 4 Amid Election Interference Case

DeSantis Asks All FL GOP Leaders to Bankroll Battle Against Amendment 4 Amid Election Interference Case

Liv Caputo
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September 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Amid a Florida Supreme Court case alleging he's "interfering" in the election for an abortion amendment, Gov. Ron DeSantis called for all Republican leaders to donate to defeat the "deceptive and extreme" measure, which will be on the November ballot. The Governor's ask, posted to social media Friday afternoon, was a response to Republican […]
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Florida Health Agency's Anti-Abortion Website Hit With Second Lawsuit in One Week

Florida Health Agency's Anti-Abortion Website Hit With Second Lawsuit in One Week

Liv Caputo
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September 13, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Less than two months before Florida's abortion amendment will appear on the November ballot, a new state-sponsored website slamming the alleged "threat" of the measure has been hit with its second lawsuit in one week because it is "abusive", petitioners say, the website should be removed, and the state should be banned from ever […]
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Last Squeeze?—9.12.2024—Congressional Support for Puerto Rican Statehood Grows—DOS Says They've Found Evidence of Abortion Petition Fraud—Much More.

Last Squeeze?—9.12.2024—Congressional Support for Puerto Rican Statehood Grows—DOS Says They've Found Evidence of Abortion Petition Fraud—Much More.

Liv Caputo
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September 13, 2024
Congressional Support for Puerto Rican Statehood Grows Before November Election With Puerto Rican voters living on the island less than two months away from casting their ballots on a seventh plebiscite vote asking for statehood, there appears to be increasing momentum in support...READ MORE     Sen. Danny Burgess: "Florida’s constitution is a sacred document, […]
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Department of State Finds Fraud Evidence in Abortion Petitions Amid DeSantis' Amendment 4 Battle

Department of State Finds Fraud Evidence in Abortion Petitions Amid DeSantis' Amendment 4 Battle

Liv Caputo
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September 12, 2024
In the latest development in Gov. Ron DeSantis' war against a "radical" Florida abortion amendment, the Department of State announced Thursday that they've discovered evidence of fraudulent abortion petitions that helped secure the measure's spot on the November ballot. First broken by the Tampa Bay Times, DeSantis' elections police have questioned some people who signed […]
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'It's Not About Politics': Pro-Weed Group Drops New Ad Featuring Jones, Gruters Joining Forces

'It's Not About Politics': Pro-Weed Group Drops New Ad Featuring Jones, Gruters Joining Forces

Liv Caputo
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September 11, 2024
The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida released a new ad Wednesday featuring two politically rivaled Senators joining forces to encourage Floridians to vote "yes" on Amendment 3. Financed by Smart and Safe Florida, the group pushing to get the state's weed amendment across the finish line, the 30-second ad begins with Democrat Sen. […]
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DeSantis Honors 9/11 Heroes on Anniversary, Touts Law Ensuring Future Generations Will Never Forget

DeSantis Honors 9/11 Heroes on Anniversary, Touts Law Ensuring Future Generations Will Never Forget

Liv Caputo
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September 11, 2024
It was the deadliest terror attack in history, claiming 2,977 lives in hours. So, on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attack, Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorated the fallen heroes murdered by al-Qaeda jihadists at a Palm Harbor ceremony Wednesday morning. "We'll never forget the sacrifices that those folks made, many of them just […]
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