Scott PowersOctober 24, 2019
6min1731
A super-majority of Floridians also support marijuana legalization
Tag: felons
Scott PowersOctober 24, 2019Scott PowersAugust 9, 2019
5min468
DeSantis makes argument in favor of requiring financial obligations be paid
Noah PranskyJuly 17, 2019
15min650
The state refuses to pay its guards and officers real wages to supervise felons.
Staff ReportsJune 28, 2019
8min709
But the Governor also said he'd consider restoring even more rights "to non-violent offenders."
Jacob OglesMay 22, 2019
4min488
Greatest support found among Republicans and Millennials.
Scott PowersMay 3, 2019
13min952
"We have sought mercy over sacrifice."
Scott PowersApril 23, 2019
10min682
Civil liens can erase requirements for fees, fines, but not restitution.
Scott PowersApril 8, 20198min583
"All we wanted to do was be part of this democracy again."
Jacob OglesOctober 1, 2018
4min500
Voters remain uncertain about a constitutional amendment that would restore felons’ voting rights, according to a new Florida Chamber of Commerce obtained by Florida Politics. The poll shows 42 percent plan to vote “Yes” on Amendment 4, the Voter Restoration for Felons Initiative, while 20 percent will vote “No.” Meanwhile, 36 percent of voters remain […]
Staff ReportsApril 25, 2018
5min521
The man behind a proposed constitutional amendment to restore ex-cons’ voting rights wants voters — not “politicians” — to decide the issue. Desmond Meade, who’s backing this year’s “Voting Restoration Amendment,” on Wednesday said an appellate court should issue a “stay” in a separate but related federal lawsuit on restoring felons’ voting rights. The proposal, which […]