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Peter SchorschMarch 14, 2018

A new poll on measures being considered by the Constitution Revision Commission found Florida voters were in favor of requiring a legislative supermajority for any tax increases and want enumerated rights for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The Clearview Research poll also found voters were split on a proposal that would outlaw […]

Peter SchorschMarch 13, 2018

Florida voters want term limits for school board seats, but aren’t as enthusiastic about public money heading to churches or open primary races according to a new poll on proposals being considered by the Constitution Revision Commission. Polling outfit Clearview Research surveyed voters on three CRC proposals – Proposal 4, Proposal 11 and Proposal 43 […]

Drew WilsonMarch 12, 2018

State Attorneys Katherine Rundle of the 11th Circuit and Andrew Warren of the 13th Circuit said Monday they were in favor of a Constitution Revision Commission proposal that would put a victims’ bill of rights in the state constitution. Known as “Marsy’s Law,” Proposal 96 would require victims to be told about their rights as […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 2, 2018

The Constitution Revision Commission‘s Rules committee set a site for their Southwest Florida public hearing and floated a mid-March session start date during a brief meeting Thursday evening. The committee said the public hearing for the Southwest Florida region would be held at the Westin Resort in Cape Coral, which was the final unknown on […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 25, 2018

A proposed Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) amendment on “privacy” for the 2018 ballot could unravel protections guaranteed to Floridians, according to one of the lawmakers who wrote the state’s 1980 privacy amendment. The proposal, sponsored by Constitution Revision Commissioner John Stemberger and drafted by former Supreme Court Justice Kenneth Bell, would add 10 words to […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 19, 2018

As a member of Florida’s legal community, I take very seriously any proposed changes to our state’s constitution. In my role as a member of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC), I will carefully weigh any proposal before us based on the need to have these proposals embedded in our state’s most powerful legal document. […]

Ana CeballosJanuary 18, 2018

Florida would have the strictest lobbying ban in the nation under a proposed constitutional amendment that House Speaker Richard Corcoran is pushing Constitutional Revision Commission appointees to support. Corcoran, who prides himself in running a “House of Reformers,” is seeking to close the revolving door between lobbyists and legislators by implementing a six-year lobbying ban […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 9, 2018

Floridians have never been closer to putting an open primaries referendum on the 2018 ballot than we are today. A proposal to amend our primary system was submitted by Commissioner Bill Schifino of the Florida Constitutional Commission (CRC). Schifino’s open primary proposal is now one of six being considered by the full Commission, out of […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 13, 2017

The Legislative Committee of the Constitutional Revision Commission approved a proposal Wednesday to fix Legislative Session dates going forward. Sessions would start in January in even-numbered years. They would start in March in odd-numbered years. Rep. Jeannette Nunez, House Speaker Pro Tempore, noted that the proposal would give “consistency” going forward and would accord with current […]

Guest AuthorDecember 13, 2017

Throughout my professional career, I have been dedicated to the continued growth and enhancement of quality long-term care in Florida. A key element of quality care is maintaining a sense of independence among the elders we serve, a priority that is fostered by Florida’s long-standing commitment to helping them remain in the least restrictive setting […]

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(L-R) Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Cpl. Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph "Butch" Waller died Thursday after being struck by an SUV on Southern Boulevard in Loxahatchee. Deputy Ignacio "Dan" Diaz was struck as well and remained in critical condition Friday. Images via Palm Beach Sheriff's Office.

Poll: Voters favor tax supermajority, ALF resident rights proposals

Poll: Voters want school board term limits, unsure of other CRC proposals

Two state attorneys come out in support of Marsy’s Law

Constitutional review board floats March date for session

Privacy expert says CRC proposal could lead to government intrusion in Floridians’ lives

Tim Cerio: Marsy’s Law for Florida brings fairness to criminal justice system

Richard Corcoran pushes constitutional panel to support 6-year lobbying ban

Tim Canova: Let the voters decide

CRC panel moves Session dates proposal through

Deborah Franklin: Protect Florida elders by keeping nursing home certificate-of-need process