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Appealing to voters from the perspective of a survivor of child sexual abuse, a new “Yes on Amendment 6” ad featuring Lauren Book is now running across Florida. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Releases Statewide “Yes on Amendment 6” Ad Campaign Featuring Lauren Book
The Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce today announced its support for second chances and Amendment 4. [Read more…] about Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce Endorses Amendment 4
The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of former State Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla. Enriquez, a Republican, is running for the Florida House in District 114. [Read more…] about Miguel Diaz de la Portilla Endorses Javier Enriquez
The House Ways and Means Committee, of which Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) is a member, is planning to vote this Thursday on three bills that comprise a second round of tax cuts which, like the first round, is heavily weighted toward the wealthy and businesses, will lead to deeper cuts in services such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and education, and will add nearly $3 trillion to the national debt. [Read more…] about Rep. Buchanan to vote on more tax cuts for the wealthy
Emily’s List has endorsed Debra Bellanti for House District 60 race over incumbent Jackie Toledo. [Read more…] about Debra Bellanti Endorsed by the Emily’s List for State House District 60, Tampa
The Dennis Baxley Campaign today announced the endorsement of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Political Victory Fund and Unified Sportsmen of Florida. Baxley, who has a long history as a champion of Second Amendment Rights and is a past recipient of the NRA Defender of Freedom Award, earned a grade of A+ from the NRA and a “Strong Pro-Gun” rating from Unified Sportsmen of Florida. He is seeking re-election to the District 12 seat in the Florida Senate. [Read more…] about Baxley Earns A+ From NRA
The Ray Blacklidge Campaign today announced the endorsement of Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Pinellas County. Burke was first elected to the position in 2004 and has been re-elected without opposition three times. Blacklidge, a Republican, is running for the District 69 seat in the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Ken Burke Endorses Blacklidge
The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of Congressman Carlos Curbelo. Enriquez, a Republican, is running for the Florida House in District 114. Curbelo’s support follows recent endorsements for Enriquez from Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera State Representative Manny Diaz, and former Congressman Lincoln Dîaz-Balart. [Read more…] about Carlos Curbelo Endorses Javier Enriquez
“We commend the court for taking swift action to protect the integrity of the ballot by removing a proposal that was blatantly and intentionally misleading. [Read more…] about League Responds to Amendment 8 Decision
Regarding Florida Supreme Court Upholding Amendment 6 on the General Election Ballot
“We appreciate the Florida Supreme Court’s expeditious review of the previous ruling on Amendment 6 and are incredibly pleased their opinion affirms the amendment’s current ballot language is fair and accurate. Their decision to uphold Amendment 6 on the General Election ballot justly provides Florida voters with the opportunity to decide if they believe our state constitution should provide victims of crime with rights and protections equal to those already afforded the accused and convicted.”
