Abortion access advocates say Governor Ron DeSantis and members of his administration are misusing their positions to interfere with the vote on amendment 4.
That’s the prosed constitutional amendment that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution. Regan McCarthy reports two lawsuits have been filed against a state agency website published in opposition to the amendment and the state supreme court has agreed to expedite one of those cases.
Governor Ron DeSantis opposes Amendment 4, which would enshrine abortion access in the state constitution if 60 percent of the state’s voters approve. He says some of the petitions that were submitted to get the measure on the ballot were fraudulent. But as
Margie Menzel reports, abortion access advocates say the governor’s moves are intended to intimidate and discourage supporters from voting.
Most people who get abortions are younger than 30, and that same age group isn't always as politically-motivated as older generations. But as WUSF's Stephanie Colombini reports, Florida's abortion restrictions are inspiring some young people to get more involved in the debate.
Republicans have more than a one-million voter registration advantage over Democrats in Florida, and the GOP’s edge continues to widen in the run-up to the November election. On the Deeper Dive with Dara Kam podcast from the News Service of Florida, Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison talks about the registration gap. In this excerpt, he says Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign — and a proposal that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution— have energized Democrats
The Florida Supreme Court is weighing in on the state’s congressional redistricting plan to determine if it’s fair to all voters. Voting rights groups have challenged the map in court, as they believe it violates a voter protection law. Adrian Andrews tells us more.
Florida has some unique rules when it comes to electing appellate judges and supreme court justices. Tom Flanigan spoke to Jennifer Krell Davis with the Florida Bar about a new resource to help voters figure it all out.
A South Florida mayor is calling on state lawmakers to fix reforms he worries are hurting the condo market. His comments came as Governor Ron DeSantis said the legislature should act before next year’s session to address problems facing condo associations and owners, including soaring costs.