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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 6, 2016

Supporters of Florida’s solar power amendment spent big money last week, hoping to make one last push to convince voters to vote “yes” on Amendment 1. State records show Consumers for Smart Solar spent $4.3 million between Oct. 22 and Nov. 3. That brings overall spending to more than $25.4 million. Consumers for Smart Solar […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 17, 2016

The committee backing the medical marijuana constitutional amendment raised more than $200,000 in the first week of October, helped in part by a donation from the Florida Democratic Party. State records show People United for Medical Marijuana, the fundraising committee behind the medical marijuana amendment, raised $201,450 between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. Records show […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

The 2016 medical marijuana ballot initiative has strong support among Floridians, according to a new poll. A new poll from the Florida Chamber Political Institute found 73 percent of voters would support the amendment. The survey found 22 percent were opposed to the ballot initiative. The poll of 617 registered voters was conducted from Sept. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

A solar power amendment is poised for passage, according to a new poll by the Florida Chamber Political Institute. The survey found 66 percent of Florida voters would support solar power initiative, while 16 percent of respondents said they would vote against it. “The Florida Chamber supports the solar energy policies in Amendment 1 and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

The push to vote “Yes on 1” is underway. Mailers from Consumers for Smart Solar are hitting Floridians’ mailboxes, encouraging them to support the solar initiative. The mailers call the proposal a “straightforward plan that encourages solar.” The amendment is backed by the state’s major electric companies, and outlines the rules for solar power in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 7, 2016

A medical marijuana ballot initiative continues to enjoy strong support from Floridians. A Public Policy Polling survey released Wednesday shows 70 percent of likely Florida voters said they supported the 2016 ballot initiative. That’s up from a similar survey conducted in March, which found 65 percent of voters said they supported the ballot initiative. The […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 22, 2016

Vote No on 2 is refuting statements made by medical marijuana backers in recent weeks, including that medical-grade marijuana will not get a patient high. “These lies are deplorable,” said Christina Johnson, the spokeswoman for the Vote No on 2 campaign. “Floridians deserve to know the truth, not an altered version of it.” The campaign, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 5, 2016

Consumers for Smart Solar spent more than $80,000 in June, despite another slow fundraising month. State records show backers of the solar-energy ballot initiative raised $5,000 from June 1 through June 24. The single donation came from the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options. The three-week fundraising period marked the second slow fundraising period […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 10, 2016

Drug-Free Florida raised more than $500,000 in May, outpacing the committee backing the effort to legalize medical marijuana 5-to-1. State records show Drug-Free Florida raised $500,85 in the one-month fundraising period. Mel Sembler, a prominent St. Petersburg fundraiser, gave the committee $500,000 in May. The substantial donation came just weeks after Sembler announced he once […]

Jim RosicaMay 31, 2016

Wednesday marks the beginning of “the official digital launch of the summer education campaign” of a proposed constitutional amendment on solar power. Florida for Solar, Inc., championed by state Sen. Jeff Brandes, and Floridians 4 Lower Energy Costs are joining forces to get “Amendment 4” passed on the Aug. 30 primary ballot. “Both organizations will be working together […]

Tag: 2016 ballot initiatives

Consumers for Smart Solar spends another $4.3 million

Florida Dems give medical marijuana proponents fundraising boost

Poll: 73% of voters support medical marijuana ballot initiative

Solar amendment supported by 66% of Floridians, new poll finds

Direct mail round up: Consumers for Smart Solar making pitch to vote ‘Yes on 1’

Poll: 70% of Floridians support medical marijuana amendment

Vote No on 2 refutes claims made by medical marijuana supporters

Consumers for Smart Solar spends more than $83K in June

Mel Sembler donates $500K to Vote No on 2 campaign in May

PR campaign to launch for solar amendment