Constitutional Amendment – Florida Center for Investigative Reporting

Ballot Measure Allowing Next Governor To Pack the Florida Supreme Court Heads to Voters

May 2, 2014

This week, the Florida House of Representatives signed-off on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the next governor to appoint three justices for the Florida Supreme Court. The measure now heads to voters for approval on the 2014 ballot.

Amendment 8 Would Lift Ban on Taxpayer Funding of Religious Groups

October 19, 2012

Ashley Lopez: In the past, this ban has stopped widespread use of private and religious school vouchers in the state.

In Amendment 6 Campaign, Opponents Winning Fundraising Battle

October 18, 2012

Ashley Lopez: Amendment 6 would prohibit public funding for abortions in the state.

Amendment 3 Would Restrain State Spending But Likely Result in Reduced Services

October 17, 2012

Ashley Lopez: Supporters say Amendment 3 will keep government spending in check, while opponents worry about severe cuts to state government programs.

Behind the Story: FCIR’s Coverage of the Constitutional Amendments

October 16, 2012

Trevor Aaronson: Through a partnership with a nonprofit political money tracker and eight of Florida’s NPR member stations, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting is working to increase the availability of information about this year’s ballot measures.

State Lawmakers Sponsored This Year’s 11 Proposed Constitutional Amendments