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Guest AuthorNovember 2, 2018

As Tuesday, Nov. 6 quickly approaches, Floridians will set out to place their votes and partake in one of the most pivotal recurring events in United States history. This year, in particular, the number of ballots for state and local proposed constitutional amendments may seem daunting for Floridians as the list has exponentially grown since […]

Jacob OglesOctober 30, 2018

A constitutional amendment aimed at restoring voting rights for ex-cons seems poised to pass, but another that would ban offshore oil-drilling and indoor vaping seems doomed to fail. That’s according to a new University of North Florida poll. The poll, released today by the Public Opinion Research Laboratory, asked likely voters how they would vote […]

Drew WilsonOctober 23, 2018

The committee sponsoring the “Voting Restoration Amendment,” which would restore voting rights to Florida felons who have completed their sentences, spent more than $1.8 million of its reserves pushing the proposal on the airwaves, online and via direct mail between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12. Floridians for a Fair Democracy, which led the drive to […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 17, 2018

Florida’s solicitor general Monday asked the Florida Supreme Court to allow three proposed constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Solicitor General Amit Agarwal, who filed an initial brief, appealed a lower court’s decision blocking the ballot measures. Agarwal reports to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Circuit Judge Karen Gievers had found that the three proposals – including a measure that would […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 12, 2018

The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously agreed to consider a challenge on whether three proposed constitutional amendments should be blocked from the November ballot. The court, however, postponed a decision “as to whether the case will be submitted … with or without oral argument,” its order said. Attorney General Pam Bondi appealed after Circuit […]

Drew WilsonAugust 10, 2018

The political committee fighting against a proposed constitutional amendment to limit gambling expansion brought in $525,000 from the parent company of Miami’s Magic City Casino. The committee, Vote NO on 3, received the check from West Flagler Associates on July 31. That stack is the only contribution the committee has reported since it was formed […]

Jim RosicaAugust 8, 2018

The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment limiting gambling plans a $30 million ad buy to promote the measure’s passage. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) public files document some of the purchase. John Sowinski, chairman of Voters In Charge which is behind the “Voter Control of Gambling” amendment, on Wednesday confirmed the total buy. The initiative will appear on the November […]

Guest AuthorMay 16, 2018

In 1968 the voters of Florida adopted a new state Constitution. The new Constitution provided for three ways to change the document in the future — by an initiative process, by a joint resolution of the Legislature, and by revision through an appointed Constitutional Revision Commission (CRC). At the time — no other state used […]

Staff ReportsMay 10, 2018

The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment limiting gambling Wednesday said it “continues to gain momentum in critical areas of the effort, including fundraising, grassroots and social media.” Voters In Charge sponsored the “Voter Control of Gambling” amendment, which will appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3. The amendment would tie the hands of the […]

Drew WilsonMarch 15, 2018

A new poll found Florida voters have mixed feelings on Constitution Revision Commission proposals that would ban offshore drilling and move the goal posts on ballot amendments. The Clearview Research poll found 54 percent of voters were on board for a constitutional amendment to ban offshore oil and gas drilling, while 42 percent were against […]

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Rick Asnani: A voter’s guide to the 2018 Florida Amendments

Poll: Amendment 4 poised to pass; Amendment 9 doomed to fail

Voter restoration amendment backers spend another $1.8M on ads

‘Bundled’ amendments prevent ballot fatigue, state says

Supreme Court accepts ‘bundling’ challenge to constitutional amendments

Casino stakes anti-Amendment 3 group with $525K

Group backing gambling amendment plans $30M ad buy

Jack Cory: It is time to do away with the Constitutional Revision Commission

Gambling amendment supporters steaming ahead

Poll: Voters unsure on offshore drilling ban, ballot amendment rules