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Florida’s Proposed Property Tax Constitutional Amendment (Appearing on the November 2026 Ballot)

A proposed constitutional amendment was passed by both chambers of the Florida Legislature during a special session yesterday. The measure will appear on the November 2026 general...

Florida’s Constitution Bans The Sort Of Map-Rigging Republicans Want To Do There

The focus of Trump’s mid-decade redistricting war now turns to Florida, where his demands face a constitutional ban on districts drawn to favor a party.

‘Giving the public a voice’: Legislature approves putting homestead property tax amendment on ballot

The Senate passed the House product. The post ‘Giving the public a voice’: Legislature approves putting homestead property tax amendment on ballot appeared first on Florida Politic...

Florida’s History of Communism Law: What Americans Need to Know

Florida Redistricting Effort Faces 1st Legal Challenge 

A lawsuit has been brought forth by a group of Florida voters who believe Florida’s redistricting effort violated the state constitution. 

“Biased and misleading”: Florida officials sued over property tax ballot language 

A lawsuit challenging the proposed property tax exemption ballot language in Florida was filed against Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Attorney General James Uthmeier.  Th...

Florida Designated Official State Flagship

Florida designated the official state flagship.  The post Florida Designated Official State Flagship appeared first on West Orlando News.

Florida clears the way for armed volunteers to protect churches and mosques

One lawmaker said the legislation will help churches protect themselves. The post Florida clears the way for armed volunteers to protect churches and mosques appeared first on Flor...

Florida’s Major Changes to Civil Rights Claim Filing Rules

On May 22, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1407, which revises the procedural framework governing the commencement of civil actions and administrative remedies u...

Governor signs bills teeing up Hillsborough Commission, Superintendent referendums

If approved, the Commission changes would begin reshaping the board ahead of the 2028 election cycle. The post Governor signs bills teeing up Hillsborough Commission, Superintenden...

Legislature approves congressional map that boosts Republicans

The new congressional map could increase Florida's Republican House delegation by four seats. The post Legislature approves congressional map that boosts Republicans appeared first...

DeSantis, plaintiffs agree new map breaks Florida Constitution. Does it apply anyway?

Counsel for DeSantis tells lawmakers they can ignore Fair Districts Amendments in approving new map

Florida Supreme Court Allows State To Use Newly Drawn Congressional Map

Florida conducted a redistricting effort earlier this year that could net Republicans an additional four House seats.

Florida Republicans James Fishback, Byron Donalds and Paul Renner qualify for governor race

DeSantis’ property tax cuts head to statewide vote in November

Florida voters will decide whether to slash property taxes for homesteads come November, after the Florida Legislature passed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal on Tuesday.  During a spec...

DeSantis clears the way for church volunteers to carry guns

US Supreme Court limits use of race in congressional district remaps, diluting Voting Rights Act

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office on Monday invoked an upcoming landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on the role of race in drawing congressional districts to justify the Republica...

New Florida Congressional Districts: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The new Florida congressional districts are now "signed, sealed, delivered." The post New Florida Congressional Districts: Signed, Sealed, Delivered appeared first on West Orlando...

Florida Lawmakers Aim to Give Statewide Boards Power to Amend Gen Ed

Florida Lawmakers Aim to Give Statewide Boards Power to Amend Gen Ed Ryan Quinn Tue, 06/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The state Board of Governors and Board of Educ...

‘This is a violation of the constitution!’: Florida Rep. Angie Nixon makes voice heard as Florida GOP passes gerrymander...

Nixon, who is running for Senate in her home state, called the decision by the Florida legislature a “slap in

New Florida Law Protects Against Foreign Influence, Hostile Actors

A new Florida law protects against foreign influence and hostile foreign actors.  The post New Florida Law Protects Against Foreign Influence, Hostile Actors appeared first on West...

Florida Governor Signs Legislation to Limit Local Government Overreach

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two major pieces of legislation to limit government overreach. The post Florida Governor Signs Legislation to Limit Local Government Overreach...

Ron DeSantis Gets Good News From Florida Supreme Court in Battle Over New Congressional Map