Democracy Wire

The Florida legislature continues to prepare for the 2016 legislative session holding a final week of committee meetings. Also this week, the Florida Supreme Court upheld Circuit Judge Terry Lewis’s decision in favor of a congressional district map submitted by Common Cause Florida and the League of Women Voters of Florida. The Supreme Court’s decision means the Common Cause/League of Women Voter’s map is now the new congressional district map for Florida, barring any successful future legal challenges.

Redistricting Update Day 8 of the 12-Day Special Session On Congressional Redistricting

Challenge to Congressional District maps in oral argument before the Florida Supreme Court. "Awake the State" press conference on money & politics. Update on bills relating to voter registration and Public Service Commission reform.