State Politics
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What to know about Amendment 4, the ballot measure to protect women’s reproductive rights in Florida
Amendment 4 seeks to override Florida’s six-week abortion ban and enshrine access to abortion in the state Constitution.
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DeSantis warns that Florida’s largest property insurer is ‘insolvent’
Citizens Property Insurance Corp, often called “the insurer of last resort,” has requested a 13.5% percent rate hike.
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‘An excellent choice’: Florida Dems praise Kamala Harris’ pick of Tim Walz as VP
Walz’s accomplishments, such as passing a paid family and medical leave program and making abortion a fundamental right under Minnesota law, are in stark contrast to what Gov. Ron DeSantis has done in Florida.
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5 ways Rick Scott is linked to Project 2025
Florida’s junior US senator has consistently shown his support for the far-right proposal that aims to reshape the United States government. Critics warn that it could unleash an authoritarian regime.
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Florida doctor says 6-week abortion ban is ‘jeopardizing future of healthcare in Florida’
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban is not only putting pregnant women in danger in the Sunshine State but is also “jeopardizing all women’s health” across the state, according to a Florida doctor.
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How Kamala Harris has made her presence felt in Florida over the years
Harris traveled to the state to denounce how the state was distorting Black history in school curriculums, to push back against Gov. DeSantis’ six-week abortion ban, and to promote common-sense gun measures.
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Florida Democrats rally around Kamala Harris after Biden ends campaign
The announcement has invigorated Democrats across the state, who are calling on Floridians to support the potential presidential nominee.
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How property insurance premiums shot up when Rick Scott was governor
As Scott continues to cast blame for the state’s property insurance crisis on “the last five years,” a look at his time as governor reveals that premium costs increased dramatically while the amount of coverage declined during his tenure.
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Rick Scott has supported abortion bans, voted against protecting birth control and IVF
As the fight to enshrine abortion in the state Constitution intensifies, Scott has emerged as one of the biggest opponents of reproductive rights.
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Report card: Here are the Florida lawmakers who put ‘people first’
The grades are in! Meet the lawmakers who fought for Floridians, and those who caved in to special interests.
