Florida, abortion
Critics see DeSantis double-standard in Florida abortion petition case
Florida’s Republican leaders and business groups have long sought to crack down on the constitutional amendment process, claiming it is riddled with fraud. In 2019, DeSantis signed into law legislation requiring circulators to register with the state and making it a misdemeanor to be paid by the signature. He’s since made it a felony.
Florida Amendment 4 in simple terms, and what are Florida’s abortion laws?
This November, voters will have the chance to keep the 6-week abortion ban enacted this year in Florida or expand it to 23-24 weeks.
Florida to decide on abortion protections, could end 6-week ban in Amendment 4
Florida has banned abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they're pregnant. There are some exceptions, including in the case that the woman’s life is in danger, or that she provides evidence that the pregnancy is the result of rape, incest or human trafficking.
Florida groups spend big on Florida's abortion referendum
Groups across Florida have spent nearly $13.5 million on advertisements for and against the state's ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, according to Ad Impact. Why it matters: The outcome of November's referendum will have massive implications for reproductive health in the South,
What to know about Florida’s abortion petition investigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has launched an unusual investigation into thousands of validated petition signatures that were used to get the abortion amendment on November ballots. The effort, which one county elections supervisor called “unprecedented,
Noticed a lot of anti-abortion ads on Florida TV? Columnist Nate Monroe found out why
The details of the Florida Association of Broadcasters' sponsorship of a controversial anti-abortion campaign is a closely ...
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Lawmakers, teachers clash over upcoming Florida constitutional amendment
A constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would turn Florida’s school board elections into partisan races is stirring controversy among Democrats and educators, some of whom view ...
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Indian River County proclaims itself to be 'constitutional county'
Indian River County leaders have declared the county to be a "constitutional county," which the sheriff says is a necessary ...
DeSantis' anti-abortion campaign finds an odd ally: Florida broadcasters | Commentary
The details of th Association of Broadcasters' sponsorship of a controversial anti-abortion campaign is a closely held secret ...
Reproductive rights rally in Miami hopes to solidify Amendment 4 into Florida's constitution
With 50 days before Election Day, one of the biggest things on the Florida ballot is not a candidate but an issue.
Florida tells doctors abortions to save a woman’s life do not violate new state ban
The state issued a “provider alert” that also told doctors that failing to provide “life-saving treatment” to pregnant woman ...
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Conservationists clash with Sierra Club over right to hunt and fish in Florida
A ballot measure in November would protect "fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife" in the state constitution, ...
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Petition gathering in the crosshairs in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis contends additional steps could be needed on top of stringent requirements for gathering petition ...
Judge urges fine in Florida abortion waiting period case
Doctor is accused of violating a law that requires a 24-hour waiting period before abortions can be performed.