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politics-social-issues2 years ago

"Florida Abortion Amendment Secures Ballot Spot with Signature Milestone"

Florida's abortion rights activists have successfully gathered over 911,000 signatures, surpassing the required threshold to place an amendment on the ballot that would protect abortion rights in the state constitution. The amendment aims to allow abortions until fetal viability, around 24 weeks. Despite the collection of signatures, the initiative faces a challenge in the Florida Supreme Court, which leans conservative and will hear arguments next month regarding the amendment's language. The campaign has seen significant bipartisan support, with a notable percentage of signatures from Republicans and non-affiliated voters. This development comes after the fall of Roe v. Wade and reflects a trend where voters in various states have supported abortion rights on the ballot.

politics2 years ago

DeSantis Explores Legal Grounds to Exclude Biden from Florida's Ballot

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is exploring the possibility of preventing President Joe Biden from appearing on the 2024 primary ballot in Florida, citing the influx of immigrants during Biden's term. DeSantis referenced the recent disqualification of former President Donald Trump from primary ballots in Maine and Colorado due to insurrection charges. While DeSantis acknowledges that blocking Biden might not be the correct approach, he has previously criticized Biden's immigration policies and suggested similar actions in the past.

politicslaw2 years ago

"Florida's Path to a 2024 Ballot Abortion Rights Amendment Advances"

A proposed amendment to protect abortion rights in Florida has garnered enough signatures to potentially appear on the November ballot, surpassing the required threshold. The amendment aims to prevent laws that prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary for the patient's health. Despite the success in gathering signatures, the measure faces opposition from Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, who has filed a legal brief to block the amendment, questioning the clarity of the term "viability." The Florida supreme court will hear arguments on the case in early February.

politics2 years ago

"Wave of Florida Officials Resign Amid Stricter Financial Disclosure Requirements"

Eagle Lake Mayor Cory Coler, in a quintessential "Florida Man" scenario, has resigned from his position to avoid complying with a new law requiring financial disclosure by public officials. Coler's reluctance to reveal his financial details raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest in his decision-making as a public servant. The law aims to enhance transparency and may lead to a "clean house" by prompting the resignation of those who are unwilling to disclose their finances.