Former Senator: Reopen 9/11 Investigation
Ashley Lopez: Former U.S. Senator Bob Graham called for reopening the 9/11 investigation yesterday.
Orange County Mayor Looks to Undermine Sick Pay Ballot Measure
Ashley Lopez: Progressives in Orlando were able to win a tough battle and place a mandated earned sick pay measure on the November ballot there, but the county's mayor is considering a competing resolution that would undermine it.
For Disabled Veterans Awaiting Benefits Decisions, Location Matters
Aaron Glantz: Veterans in sparsely populated states often encounter quick resolution of their compensation claims for problems ranging from back injuries to post-traumatic stress disorder while those in metropolitan areas languish.
Scott Attempts to Reduce Early Voting in All Counties
Ashley Lopez: Despite a federal court decision striking down the state's reduction of early voting days in five counties, Gov. Rick Scott is asking all 67 counties to cut them anyway.
Federal Court Strikes Down Florida’s Early Voting Restrictions
Ashley Lopez: The federal court tasked with pre-clearing Florida's new election law ruled on Thursday that the state's cuts to early voting days could disproportionately hurt minority voters.
Florida Among Three States Weighing Ballot Measures That Would Politicize High Courts
Ashley Lopez: Floridians will vote on a ballot measure in November that, if passed, will politicize the state Supreme Court.