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Scott PowersOctober 3, 2018

Backers of Amendment 6 are releasing three internet videos Wednesday showing a crime victim, a family member, and a prosecutor each calling for victims rights spelled out in the “Marsy’s Law” amendment on the statewide ballot on Nov. 6. The 30-second videos feature Agnes Furey of Tallahassee, whose daughter and grandson were murdered, talking about […]

Jacob OglesOctober 1, 2018

A significant percentage of voters remain undecided on a ballot measure that could affect victim’s rights and judicial terms. A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll obtained by Florida Politics shows 45 percent of voters plan to vote “Yes” on Amendment 6, and just 18 percent plan to vote “No,” while 36 percent of voters have […]

Danny McAuliffeDecember 12, 2017

Crime victims and family members are not given the same rights as those of the accused and convicted criminals. A member of a group charged with amending Florida’s constitution is trying to change that. Tim Cerio, a commissioner on Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission, is pushing a proposal that would equate rights of victims and their […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 8, 2016

Small firms stayed busy during the second quarter of 2016, despite each reporting earnings of less than $100,000 in the three-month period. Stuart K. Brown’s SKB Consulting reported earning between $50,000 and $99,999 during the second quarter. The firm reported similar earnings in the first quarter of the year. Brown’s clients include the Consortium of […]

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Amendment 6 backers release three new Marsy’s Law videos on victims’ rights

A third of voters uncertain on Marsy’s Law, according to Chamber poll

‘Marsy’s Law’ push seeks equal rights for crime victims

Boutique lobbying firms packed a big punch in second quarter of 2016