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Melissa RossApril 14, 2015

Is Florida ready for online voting? According to an email from the state’s League of Women Voters, it should be. The Action Alert from president Deirdre Macnab states that “online voter registration took another step towards becoming a reality, with bills in the Senate and House passing through committees.” “Governor Rick Scott, however, has made […]

James CallApril 8, 2015

The state’s top elections chief got a dressing down Wednesday from Sen. Jack Latvala. Secretary of State Ken Detzner is opposing an on-line voter registration proposal moving in the House and Senate. “We’re all for it,” said Latvala after the meeting gesturing to include members of the Transportation, Economic Development Committee. And the House is […]

Daniel TilsonMarch 8, 2015

You’d think 50 years was long enough for Florida lawmakers to get something right. But when it comes to ensuring all Floridians have equal opportunity to exercise their right to vote, and then overwhelmingly choose to use it, most of us know we’ve still got a long way to go. Here we are, fresh off […]

Tag: online voter registration

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