Florida Medical Marijuana Supporters Have Money, Need Signatures And Court Approval
With 82 percent of Florida poll respondents in favor of marijuana-as-medicine, it appears Florida could become the 21st state with medical outlets selling pot.
Senator Asks Attorney General To Review Florida’s Move To Restrict Absentee Ballot Locations
Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner’s directive prohibiting county election supervisors from accepting absentee ballots any place other than in their main office continues to get pushback from election officials and now a U.S. Senator.
Barbara A. Petersen Joins FCIR Board
Barbara A. Petersen, one of Florida's most prominent advocates for the public's right to know and open government and records, has rejoined the board of the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting.
ALEC, Backer Of Stand-Your-Ground Laws, Faces Funding Issues After Trayvon Martin Shooting
The American Legislative Exchange Council is having some trouble raising money from its former corporate donors in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting.
Proposed Amendment To Legalize Medical Marijuana In Florida Faces Court Hearing
The fight over a proposed amendment to the state’s Constitution legalizing medical marijuana is making its way to the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida Adds New Voting Restrictions, Limiting Drop-Off Spots For Absentee Ballots
Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner has instituted new restrictions for how people can return completed absentee ballots.