What You Need To Know About Florida's Ballot Measures

This November, Floridians will decide the fate of 11 ballot measures, which are the proposed changes to our state Constitution. WLRN, along with other NPR member stations, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting and Votersedge.org, have profiled 4 of those proposed changes. Here at WLRN.org we are also taking a look at the other 7 amendments as we get closer to Nov. 6.

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No One Knows Why Florida's Ballot Measures Failed

In this past election, only three of the 11 proposed changes to the Florida Constitution on this year's ballot actually passed.The ballot measures covered…
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Voters Approve Veteran Tax Breaks In Time For Veterans Day

Just before Veterans Day, the results of November's election provided some relief for veterans and their spouses in Florida.Among the many measures up for…
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A Guide To Miami-Dade's Charter Amendments

Besides the 11 proposed amendments to the state Constitution, Miami-Dade dwellers will also be deciding the fate of 8 proposed charter amendments. These…
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Florida Amendments: Why There's No Amendment 7

For those of you currently mulling over your absentee ballot or preparing to head over to the polls this coming week, don't be alarmed when you get to the…
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Breakdown Of All 11 Ballot Measures

This month, WLRN, along with the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting and other NPR affiliates all over the state, gave you close look at four…
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Salon: Florida's Amendment 6 Could Affect Public Employees

Salon profiled Florida's Amendment 6, one of the most controversial ballot measures facing approval from Florida voters Nov. 6.The ballot item is aimed at…