Politics – Page 29 – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Florida’s Voting Troubles Vary By County, With Election Supervisors To Blame, Report Claims

December 11, 2013

A new report from the Center for American Progress Action Fund shines light on a factor in Florida elections that created some problems at the polls during the 2012 presidential election.

Florida Medical Marijuana Supporters Have Money, Need Signatures And Court Approval

December 10, 2013

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

December 9, 2013

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.

ALEC, Backer Of Stand-Your-Ground Laws, Faces Funding Issues After Trayvon Martin Shooting

December 6, 2013

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

December 4, 2013

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

November 27, 2013

Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner has instituted new restrictions for how people can return completed absentee ballots.