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Press Releases
28,014 Floridians Urge Gov. Crist to Veto SB 6
Apr 15, 2010
CIVIC Concern delivered a letter to Gov. Charlie Crist signed by 28,014 Floridians urging him to veto SB 6.
8000 Floridians Urge State Leaders to Stop SB 6:
CIVIC Garners Signatures in Less Than a Week
Mar 31, 2010
This week, more than 8000 Floridians signed a letter urging state leaders to stop HB 7189 and SB 6. The 197-page petition was delivered to Governor Charlie Crist and members of the Florida House this morning via email.
More Than 1700 Floridians Urge State Leaders to Save the Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund
Jan 13, 2009
In less than a week, more than 1700 Floridians signed a petition urging state leaders not to raid the Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund.
Headlines
Oil Disaster Threatens Florida's Environment and Economy
May 5, 2010
Called "disastrous" and "daunting," the oil slick in the Gulf continues to grow and threatens Florida's coastline, and along with it our fishing, seafood and tourism industries. And yet, the two legislators in line to become House Speaker and Senate President refuse to abandon their plans to allow new drilling within 10 miles of our shores! Take action now.
What is Florida's Press Saying About Legislative Leaders' Redistricting Amendment?
Apr 24, 2010
"Nothing short of despicable." "Shows legislators' disdain for democracy." "Everything about it stinks." "Poison pill amendment designed to fool voters." The legislators' plan to confuse voters and render Amendments 5 and 6 meaningless is being universally skewered by editorial boards around the state. Read the articles here.
Black Leaders Call Legislative Leaders' Amendment "A Sham"
Apr 21, 2010
The legislative leaders pushing the redistricting constitutional amendment claim that it's necessary to protect minority voting rights if Amendments 5 and 6 pass. But black leaders call it "a sham" that nullifies minority protects contained in Amendments 5 and 6. Read their statements.