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Amendment 4: Why It Failed and What To Do Now

The Democratic Socialists of America have some thoughts on why Amendment 4 for abortion access failed and what to do next.
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Organizers for Florida’s abortion measure say their work isn’t over

The amendment that would have enshrined abortion rights in Florida did not reach the 60% threshold required to pass on election night. Sarah Parker, Executive Director of Voices of Florida, is part of the coalition...

The Scoop: Wed. Nov. 6th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president. AP called the race on Wednesday morning after Trump won the key state of Wisconsin.
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Abortion amendment finds surprising support among Florida Catholics, despite church opposition

Listen: If passed, Amendment 4 would enshrine abortion protections in the Florida constitution. One survey finds that many Catholic voters support the Amendment, which is contrary to church leadership. Analysis from Catholics for Choice and...

DeSantis slams Amendment Four; calls language a ‘bait and switch’

Additional reporting provided by WMNF’s Chris Young This November, voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution through Amendment Four.   But not if Gov. Ron DeSantis has anything to say about...
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Florida urges justices to nix a case over state interference in the abortion amendment

An attorney alleges that top Florida officials have improperly tried to interfere with a November referendum on abortion rights.
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Florida investigates petition signatures; Floridians Protecting Freedom responds

An investigation into fraud signatures has ballot petitioners retaliating-such as lawsuits. The ballot was confirmed in Feb.
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Abortion advocates are trying to engage young voters before general election

This November’s ballot gives voters the chance to decide on Amendment Four – which enshrines abortion rights in the Florida Constitution up to fetal viability, or 24 weeks. Floridians Protecting Freedom and People Power for...

The Scoop: Fri. July 26th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Rays trade a fan favorite player, Pinellas County discusses the new Rays stadium, and 4 people are injured by lightning.
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Florida abortion rights constitutional amendment campaign raises $212,000 in one week

A political committee leading efforts to pass a proposed Florida constitutional amendment on abortion rights raised more than $212,000.
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Florida appeals a judge’s ruling on the financial impact statement on the abortion rights amendment

Florida has appealed a judge’s decision requiring changes to a “financial impact statement” on the abortion rights amendment.

The Scoop: Fri. June 7th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected the suspension appeal of a former state attorney. Monique Worrell was suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023
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