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Abortion-rights organizers in Florida and other states discuss failed ballot measures and what’s next

What set the counter-campaign apart in Florida was the DeSantis administration’s tactics in opposing the effort.

by Elisha Brown and Florida Phoenix December 18, 2024December 31, 2024

What set the counter-campaign apart in Florida was the DeSantis administration’s tactics in opposing the effort.

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After DeSantis’ anti-abortion press conference, 850 doctors show up in support of Amendment 4

The pro-Amendment 4 letter the doctors signed states that infringements on access to abortion harm the health of Floridians.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 23, 2024April 3, 2025

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Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment

Issues in the lawsuit included statements on the website such as, “Current Florida Law Protects Women, Amendment 4 Threatens Women’s Safety.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 1, 2024November 4, 2024

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DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment

“You have people who have been elected as Republicans to have run saying that how passionately pro-life they are.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 16, 2024December 12, 2024

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Scientologist megadonor gives $1 million to DeSantis’ PAC fighting Florida abortion and pot amendments

The “world’s top donor to Church of Scientology,” gave $1 million to The Florida Freedom Fund last week.

by Colin Wolf September 10, 2024August 5, 2025

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‘Designed to confuse voters’: Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment

Floridians Protecting Freedom, a political committee backing the proposed amendment, contends it is politicized and misleading.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida August 22, 2024September 30, 2024

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PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises another $7.2 million

Floridians Protecting Freedom is leading efforts to pass what will appear as Amendment 4 on the November ballot.

by News Service of Florida August 19, 2024October 20, 2024

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Florida abortion rights campaign challenges financial impact statement’s validity

Lawyers for the political committee argued in Wednesday’s brief that the statement could only be revised by court order.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida August 8, 2024June 11, 2025

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Anti-abortion political committees are lining up to defeat Florida’s Amendment 4

While there are now at least four groups opposing Amendment 4, the measure continues to lead in public opinion polls

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix August 6, 2024September 18, 2024

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Fight over Florida’s abortion amendment statement heads to the Supreme Court

Representatives of DeSantis and the House spearheaded controversial revisions in the financial impact statement.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 26, 2024August 4, 2024

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Florida panel revises ‘financial statement’ for abortion amendment, drawing accusations of bias

“We’re not making a political statement here. We are not trying to frighten people.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 16, 2024October 1, 2024

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PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises another $293K

The Floridians Protecting Freedom political committee had raised a total of $38.271 million since being formed in spring 2023.

by News Service of Florida July 8, 2024August 26, 2024

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State panel weighs financial impact of Florida’s abortion rights ballot proposal

The panel will meet again July 8 to try to agree on a “financial impact statement.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 2, 2024July 8, 2024

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Catholic dioceses pump money into PAC fighting Florida’s proposed abortion amendment

The Florida Voters Against Extremism committee had about $190,000 in cash on hand as of June 14.

by News Service of Florida June 24, 2024July 10, 2025

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PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $20 million

From June 1 through June 14, it raised $8.05 million, the new report shows.

by News Service of Florida June 21, 2024September 3, 2024

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Florida abortion ‘financial impact statement’ ruling remains on hold

Monday’s order did not explain the appeals court’s decisions, but it was the latest twist in a legal battle about the financial impact statement.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 18, 2024August 20, 2024

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Florida’s upcoming abortion ballot measure might not end legal issues

Justices argue that wording in the proposal about issues such as “health” and “healthcare provider” are vague.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 8, 2024June 2, 2024

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‘This state will start to smell like marijuana’: Florida Gov. DeSantis complains about pot and abortion amendments

“Do we want to have more marijuana in our communities?”

by News Service of Florida April 4, 2024June 1, 2024

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‘Game changers’: Florida Supreme Court’s abortion and recreational pot rulings could be major boost for Democrats

“Florida just got a lot more expensive for the GOP.”

by Serra Sowers and Fresh Take Florida April 2, 2024June 24, 2024

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What the Florida Supreme court abortion rulings mean for voters

It cleared the way for a six-week ban, but also have voters a chance to ensure access to abortion with ballot ammendment.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix April 2, 2024September 24, 2024

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Abortion-rights organizers in Florida and other states discuss failed ballot measures and what’s next

After DeSantis’ anti-abortion press conference, 850 doctors show up in support of Amendment 4

Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment

DeSantis continues to complain about Florida Republicans not publicly opposing abortion amendment

Scientologist megadonor gives $1 million to DeSantis’ PAC fighting Florida abortion and pot amendments

‘Designed to confuse voters’: Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment

PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises another $7.2 million

Florida abortion rights campaign challenges financial impact statement’s validity

Anti-abortion political committees are lining up to defeat Florida’s Amendment 4

Fight over Florida’s abortion amendment statement heads to the Supreme Court

Florida panel revises ‘financial statement’ for abortion amendment, drawing accusations of bias

PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises another $293K

State panel weighs financial impact of Florida’s abortion rights ballot proposal

Catholic dioceses pump money into PAC fighting Florida’s proposed abortion amendment

PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $20 million

Florida abortion ‘financial impact statement’ ruling remains on hold

Florida’s upcoming abortion ballot measure might not end legal issues

‘This state will start to smell like marijuana’: Florida Gov. DeSantis complains about pot and abortion amendments

‘Game changers’: Florida Supreme Court’s abortion and recreational pot rulings could be major boost for Democrats

What the Florida Supreme court abortion rulings mean for voters