A.G. GancarskiFebruary 20, 2020
5min952
Under the proposals, voters would get an automatic re-do on votes.
Tag: citizen initiativeCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 20, 2020
Sarah MuellerFebruary 10, 2020
4min709
Critics contend the legislation will kill the citizen initiative process
Renzo DowneyJanuary 30, 2020
6min1079
Critics argue the bill would cripple citizen-led ballot initiatives.
Janelle Irwin TaylorJanuary 16, 2020
9min909
The bill would shorten the amount of time groups can collect petitions.
Renzo DowneyDecember 21, 2019
3min927
The Legislature approved the ballot protections earlier this year.
Jim RosicaJuly 18, 2016
5min226
If voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment on gambling, will Floridians no longer be able to play Mega Millions? That’s the question being asked by opponents of the citizen initiative behind the Voter Control of Gambling amendment. Specifically, the amendment aims to give voters more control over the expansion of gambling in the state. The amendment is now before […]
Jim RosicaJune 30, 2016
3min232
The lawyer for a proposed constitutional amendment limiting gambling in Florida fired back against critics, saying their arguments have “no basis in law.” Dan Gelber, the lawyer for Voters In Charge, the committee behind the amendment, filed an answer brief with the Florida Supreme Court Wednesday. The Voter Control of Gambling amendment would give Floridians more control over […]
Jim RosicaJune 20, 2016
3min553
Opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment on gambling are asking permission from the Florida Supreme Court to argue against it at a future hearing. Marc Dunbar, a lawyer-lobbyist who represents dog and horse tracks, filed a request for oral argument Monday, court dockets show. He filed on behalf of “Floridians for Clarity in Gaming Control.” […]
Jim RosicaMay 24, 2016
4min638
A former state Senator has signed on to represent the backers of a proposed constitutional amendment on gambling. Florida Supreme Court records show Miami attorney Dan Gelber filed a notice of appearance on behalf of Voters In Charge, the committee behind the amendment. Gelber, 55, also was Democratic leader when he served in the House and unsuccessfully […]
Jim RosicaMay 19, 2016
5min176
It’s not clear whether a proposed gambling-control amendment will help or hinder the state’s finances. A panel of state economists stalemated this week on the financial impact of the Voter Control of Gambling amendment. The Financial Impact Estimating Conference’s final report was hand-delivered to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of State Ken Detzner on Thursday. A summary reads: “The […]