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 […]
Column: How you can help redraw congressional districts – Tampa Bay Times
In response to the Florida Supreme Court ruling, the Legislature will gather in Tallahassee from Monday until Aug. 21 to redraw Florida’s congressional districts. Though time is short, we want to make sure you can participate. Because the court outlined specific directives on several congressional districts — including districts 13 and 14 in the Tampa […]
Lawmakers urged to provide more transparency in map drawing – Tampa Bay Times
One week before the start of a special legislative session to redraw the boundaries of Florida congressional districts, the League of Women Voters is questioning the level of transparency. League President Pamela Goodman, joined by Common Cause, sent a letter to legislative leaders Monday in which she hinted at possible legal action if the new […]
