As Florida lawmakers take up the task of redrawing the state’s congressional map, they’re facing heightened transparency requirements. Perhaps it won’t come as a surprise, but some legislators aren’t very happy. In July* the Supreme Court came down hard on the state Legislature in a finding that put lawmakers on track for a second special […]
Senators Raise Objections as Special Session Starts – The News Service of Florida
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 10, 2015……….Senators scolded the Florida Supreme Court for trampling on their First Amendment rights as lawmakers began a special session Monday aimed at redrawing congressional districts the court said were gerrymandered to help the Republican Party. The special session will mark the third time the Legislature will attempt to craft a […]
Which senators are drafting map changes? It’s secret, for now – Naked Politics-Miami Herald
The Florida Legislature’s upcoming two-week special session on congressional redistricting will be marked by extraordinary procedures, mainly to comply with recommendations by the state Supreme Court. Legislators are under orders not to meet with members of Congress, political operatives or party leaders to discuss district boundaries. They are required to retain “all emails and other […]
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