Politics – Page 26 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Early Voting Wars Are Reignited Following UF Decision

February 9, 2014

Last week, Gov. Rick Scott’s administration shut down an attempt to open an early voting site at the University of Florida. The decision has sparked outrage from voting rights group, which only recently convinced the Florida Legislature to increase early voting sites around the state, as well as Democrats and local election officials.

Rick Scott To ‘Consider’ In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students

February 6, 2014

During a meeting with Hispanic members of the Florida Legislature, Gov. Rick Scott said he will "consider" a bill that would allow the children undocumented immigrants living in Florida to qualify for in-state tuition at the state's colleges and universities.

Charlie Crist Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

February 5, 2014

This year’s gubernatorial race is in full swing. Former Republican Governor Charlie Crist, who is now one of the Democrats running against Gov. Rick Scott, has kicked off a book/campaign tour.

Some Jobless Floridians Start Getting Unemployment Benefits After Federal Intervention

January 31, 2014

About 4,900 jobless Floridians will start receiving unemployment benefits.

Medical Marijuana Makes It To Florida’s Ballot

January 29, 2014

The Florida Supreme Court approved a ballot measure that will ask voters whether or not to legalize medical marijuana, initiating a toug campaign in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

Congress Moves to Fix Voting Rights Act, Leaving Out Florida

January 27, 2014

Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, Congress is working to reinstate a similar provision that would require certain to acquire federal “preclearance” for new voting laws. Unlike the provision enacted in 1965, though, Florida is no longer one of the state’s that would need oversight.