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Florida attorney general sues Pfizer over COVID vaccine claims
Health careThe attorney general’s lawsuit opens a court dispute over claims connected to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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The Ballot Florida Policy Desk
Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Florida
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Florida, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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News · FL
Two Florida measures seek recreational marijuana legalization
Elections and votingTwo newly filed Florida ballot measures would legalize recreational marijuana if they reach voters and receive approval.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Florida local governments plan for Amendment 3 cuts
Economy and jobsCities and counties are reviewing service cuts, delayed projects and new fees if voters expand Florida’s homestead exemption.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 30, 2026
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DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that 20 people were arrested over allegations of illegal voting.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
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DeSantis announces 20 arrests over alleged illegal voting
Elections and votingFlorida officials say 16 noncitizens and four felons on parole voted despite being ineligible.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Florida AG Uthmeier sues contractor over alleged hurricane fraud
Energy and environmentFlorida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a contractor of fraud tied to hurricane-related work.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
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Dashcam video shows car flipping after FHP PIT maneuver
Elections and votingThe newly released footage captures an FHP trooper using a PIT maneuver during a Miami-Dade chase last month.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
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Florida AG seeks easier phone-scam investigations
Elections and votingFlorida’s attorney general is proposing legislation designed to make investigations of suspected phone scammers easier.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
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Independent Florida governor candidate proposes millionaire tax
Economy and jobsAn independent candidate for Florida governor has proposed a millionaire tax focused on the state’s economy and jobs.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 21, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Ernest Ernie John Rev. Dr. Rivera
Elections and votingRivera is a Republican candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 general election for the U.S. Senate.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 19, 2026
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Florida AG proposes tougher penalties for phone and text scams
Public safetyJames Uthmeier’s proposal targets mass scam operations, fake caller identities and delayed responses to requests to stop telemarketing messages.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Daniel John Franzese in Florida’s 22nd
Elections and votingRepublican Daniel John Franzese is among 11 candidates in Florida’s contested 22nd Congressional District race.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Florida case links child exploitation claims in two counties
Public safetyRafiq Osborne McDonald, 34, faces state charges tied to allegations involving Polk and Orange counties.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 17, 2026
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Donalds calls for states to lead on AI rules
Elections and votingByron Donalds questioned whether Congress can pass AI regulations and argued that states should take the lead instead.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Angela Nixon in Florida’s Senate race
Elections and votingAngela Nixon is a Democrat in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Christopher Gleason: 2026 Florida U.S. Senate profile
Elections and votingRepublican Christopher Gleason is one of 33 candidates listed in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 31, 2026
Candidate profile · FL
Candidate profile: Angie Windhauser for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingAngie Windhauser is a Republican candidate in Florida’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 28, 2026
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Donalds left House campaign active during governor run
Elections and votingDonalds kept his House re-election campaign open while pursuing the governor’s office, leaving both campaign efforts in place at the same time.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 21, 2026
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Florida Rep. Cory Mills loses effort to keep House seat
Elections and votingRepublican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida has lost his effort to remain in the U.S. House. The circumstances and timing of the outcome are unclear.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 2026
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Cory Mills loses effort to retain U.S. House seat
Elections and votingFlorida Republican Rep. Cory Mills has lost his effort to remain in Congress, though the process and timing remain unclear.
The Ballot Florida Policy DeskAug 20, 2026