Florida Supreme Court approves amendment language leaving the issue to voters for the upcoming 2024 elections and allows a six-week ban on abortion to take effect
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Recently, the St. Pete Charter Review Commission (CRC) voted to move forward with a proposal to change the City Council election system to single-member district elections. The Commission will now adopt specific language that will then go to the voters for their approval on this November’s ballot.
The new rules from the State Board of Education follow a nationwide pattern from state lawmakers who use bills and rules such as these to suppress ideas about racial equity and the issue of systemic racism.
The Fair Elections for Democracy Amendments offer a common-sense approach to safeguarding our elections, putting voters first, and removing barriers for working families.