Amendments might need warning label
Tampa Bay Tribune
September 28, 2012
TAMPA - Not everyone will be scratching their heads over the 11 constitutional amendments tacked onto the end of this November's general election ballot.
"I'm a thir...
Local leaders announce Grassroots Campaign against Amendment 4
(TALLAHASSEE, FL) Officials at the Florida League of Cities (FLC) and the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) today announced the formation of a grassroots campaign aimed at alerting voters to the hidden cost...
Constitutionally confused? Let me help
Scott Maxwell | Taking Names
Orlando Sentinel
September 27th, 2012
Many of you say you need guidance on this year’s constitutional amendments.
I understand why. Some of the ballot language is more confu...
Editorial: Real home rule
Ocala Star Banner
September 7, 2012
Home rule is one of the cornerstones of government in Florida. Basically, it constitutionally guarantees cities and counties the authority to run their local governments...
Which issues facing Florida are most important to you? – Poll Results
Several weeks ago, we surveyed thousands of Florida opinion-leaders on several questions concerning Florida's future. Check out the results below.
What questions would you like to see asked in the next "Keep...
Which issues facing Florida are most important to you?
We'd like to know what you think
Keep It Local, Florida is asking a number of Florida's opinion-leaders to participate in a very short questionnaire on the top issues facing the Sunshine State.
It w...
Say No to Unfunded Mandates
When state governments can't balance their budgets, they ask local communities to pick up the bill. This hurts Florida's towns and taxpayers just as much as a tax hike....