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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Report shows reduced number of abortions performed in Florida since new law started

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature approved the six-week abortion limit in 2023 after passing a 15-week limit in 2022.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 8, 2024January 15, 2025

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State appeals after Florida judge rules that its ‘statement’ on abortion ballot measure is ‘inaccurate’ and ‘misleading’

That statement included caveats about litigation surrounding state abortion laws.

by Jim Saunders, Dara Kam and News Service of Florida June 12, 2024June 13, 2025

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Donor burnout among reasons for drop in Florida abortion fund fundraising, group says

Amendment 4 will need at least 60% support to enshrine the right to abortion in the Florida Constitution.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 11, 2024July 15, 2024

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PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million

Floridians Protecting Freedom committee brought in $11,796,620 in cash from April 1-May 31.

by News Service of Florida June 11, 2024June 12, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis approves $466K state-run pregnancy website

The group Progress Florida called the measure “anti-abortion propaganda on the public dime.”

by News Service of Florida May 20, 2024April 11, 2025

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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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‘President Biden’s opening in Florida’: Democrats say abortion could affect races up and down November ballot

Political insiders had largely written off Florida for Democrats in this year’s elections.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida April 3, 2024August 12, 2024

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‘Pretty much a total ban’: Florida will soon have a six-week limit on abortions

But, voters will decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 2, 2024April 16, 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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Ashley Moody urges Florida Supreme Court to consider whether ‘unborn children’ are protected by the state

As of Wednesday morning, Florida justices had not indicated whether they would order briefs on the issue.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 21, 2024September 17, 2024

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‘If you really want to stop abortions, get a vasectomy’: Critics push back on new ‘unborn child’ Florida bill

“This deceptive bill is about making it even harder for Floridians to access the abortion care that they need.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 21, 2024November 9, 2024

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Florida Supreme Court urged to decide on abortion consent case

The Jan. 3 ruling appeared to be a first of its kind because the panel said it did not have legal jurisdiction to decide the case.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 9, 2024August 13, 2024

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New proposal from Florida Republican would make virtually all abortions illegal

The measure would target physicians who perform abortions, and not the women who get them.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 9, 2024March 1, 2024

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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot claims over 1 million signatures

That number surpasses the 891,523 needed by Feb. 1.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix December 19, 2023September 19, 2024

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Florida court says minor is not ‘sufficiently mature’ to have abortion without parental consent

Opponents have argued, in part, that some minors could face issues such as abuse if their parents found out they were pregnant.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 18, 2023June 28, 2024

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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 750,000 signatures

It also needs the Florida Supreme Court to sign off on the proposed ballot wording.

by News Service of Florida December 15, 2023December 30, 2023

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Out of state abortions in Florida up nearly 25% as six-week ban looms

Neighboring Southern states have severely restricted or completely banned abortion.

by McKenna Schueler October 12, 2023August 6, 2024

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Florida committee working to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot raises nearly $9 million so far

Floridians Protecting Freedom needs to submit at least 891,523 valid petition signatures to the state by Feb. 1

by News Service of Florida October 12, 2023November 23, 2024

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

Report shows reduced number of abortions performed in Florida since new law started

State appeals after Florida judge rules that its ‘statement’ on abortion ballot measure is ‘inaccurate’ and ‘misleading’

Donor burnout among reasons for drop in Florida abortion fund fundraising, group says

PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million

Florida Gov. DeSantis approves $466K state-run pregnancy website

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

‘President Biden’s opening in Florida’: Democrats say abortion could affect races up and down November ballot

‘Pretty much a total ban’: Florida will soon have a six-week limit on abortions

‘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

Ashley Moody urges Florida Supreme Court to consider whether ‘unborn children’ are protected by the state

‘If you really want to stop abortions, get a vasectomy’: Critics push back on new ‘unborn child’ Florida bill

Florida Supreme Court urged to decide on abortion consent case

New proposal from Florida Republican would make virtually all abortions illegal

Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot claims over 1 million signatures

Florida court says minor is not ‘sufficiently mature’ to have abortion without parental consent

Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 750,000 signatures

Out of state abortions in Florida up nearly 25% as six-week ban looms

Florida committee working to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot raises nearly $9 million so far