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Proposed maps for new congressional and legislative districts could be in front of state lawmakers before they begin the annual legislative session, but public input might be limited to a special website and people who journey to the Capitol.![]()
Cecile Scoon, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, pointed to the importance of public hearings, even if streamed online, as many people can’t take time off to travel to Tallahassee.
Time constraints will likely end plans to take Florida redistricting process 'on the road'
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Proposed maps for new congressional and legislative districts could be in front of state lawmakers before they begin the annual legislative session in January, but public input might be limited to a s... “Our main concern right now is that you’d only be able to speak to representatives by driving all the way to Tallahassee,” said Cecile Scoon, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. “But in these days of Zoom meetings, why can’t you do that?”![]()
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“People want to have conversations with their legislators,” Scoon said. “They want to ask questions and get answers, that’s where the real conversation and real openness occurs. They are not guaranteeing as much access.”
Democrats, voting groups question access during Florida political redistricting process
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Democrats and voting rights groups are concerned the redistricting process won't give the public enough opportunities to talk with legislators. The Florida Department of Health has issued a fine for Leon County, saying it violated Florida’s “vaccine passport” law which prohibits businesses and governments from requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Florida fines county $3.5 million for mandating vaccines
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The Department of Health issued the fine for Leon County, saying it violated Florida’s “vaccine passport” law which prohibits businesses and governments from requiring people to show proof of CO...Mark your Calendars
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