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Drew WilsonNovember 1, 2018

The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment to let voters decide on future gambling expansions in the Sunshine State picked up another seven-figure check from the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Wednesday. Voters in Charge, the committee sponsoring Amendment 3, has been heavily backed by the tribe as well as Disney Worldwide Services. With […]

Guest AuthorOctober 31, 2018

The Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is urging a no vote on Amendment 3. A no vote stops big business interests from weakening our representative form of government for the purposes of tipping scales toward deep-pocketed corporations. As they say, follow the money: Businesses such as the Seminole Tribe and Disney have poured more […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 29, 2018

A Halloween-themed anti-Amendment 3 flier hit mailboxes this weekend warning voters to not be tricked by the ballot measure giving voters the exclusive right to vote on gambling expansion in Florida. “Amendment 3’s tricks are no treat,” the front of “Choose Me Not 3“ ’s mailer reads, next to a stock photo of a carved pumpkin. […]

Drew WilsonOctober 26, 2018

The constitutional amendment to let voters have a say in future gambling expansions in the state saw a slight dip in support over the past week, but it’s still backed by a supermajority of Florida voters. An Associated Industries of Florida poll obtained by Florida Politics showed 69 percent of voters plan to vote in […]

Drew WilsonOctober 22, 2018

Florida Retailers are expecting their tills to be flush, not hexed, when Halloween rolls around later this month. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, an affiliate of the Florida Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend some frighteningly large sums celebrating the eve of All-Hallows — nearly enough to crack the all-time […]

Peter SchorschOctober 15, 2018

The constitutional amendment to limit gambling expansion in the Sunshine State has the support of a supermajority of voters, according to a new poll conducted by Associated Industries of Florida. The AIF poll, obtained by Florida Politics, found 70 percent of likely general election voters are in favor of Amendment 3, also known as the […]

Drew WilsonOctober 8, 2018

The political committee opposing a constitutional amendment to limit gambling expansion in the Sunshine State raised more than $1.45 million between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28 with the help of a $500,000 infusion from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The committee, known as Citizens for the Truth About Amendment 3, tacked on $1.45 million during the late-September […]

Jacob OglesOctober 1, 2018

A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll obtained by Florida Politics shows a solid majority of voters favor a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting gambling by leaving decisions on casinos to voters. Some 54 percent of voters surveyed plan to vote “yes” on Amendment 3, which would allow for voters in the future exclusively to authorize […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 27, 2018

Adam Babington, Vice President for External Affairs for Walt Disney World, continues to make The Mouse a force to be reckoned with in the influence world. The company tapped Tajiana Ancora–Brown, most recently chief of staff for the Department of Revenue, as director of external affairs in July. That covers strategic communications, issue management, and […]

Jim RosicaJuly 18, 2018

A second political committee has registered to oppose a proposed state constitutional amendment requiring voter approval of new gambling. Citizens for the Truth About Amendment 3 registered on Wednesday, Division of Elections records show. It’s chaired by Dan Adkins, longtime head of Hallandale Beach’s former Mardi Gras Casino and Race Track. The group’s formation paperwork and initial campaign finance information […]

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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Image via Florida State Parks.

Seminole Tribe puts another $1M behind Amendment 3 push

Florida State Hispanic Chamber recommends voting no on Amendment 3

Direct mail round-up: Gambling amendment all ‘Tricks, no treat’

Latest poll shows gambling Amendment 3 is still poised to pass

Florida Retailers expect scary good Halloween spending

Gambling amendment will pass, AIF poll suggests

Tampa Bay Buccaneers top $1.4M report for anti-Amendment 3 committee

Poll shows voters favor Amendment 3 casino limits

Personnel note: Disney makes two stellar hires in Tajiana Ancora-Brown and Jose Gonzalez

Second group forms to fight gambling amendment