The fight over Amendment 4, early voting and NPAs, PolitiFact examines claims, weekly press conferences

The dispute over Amendment 4

If passed, Amendment 4 would enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution. Although Floridians have already begun voting on the measure, efforts to remove it from the ballot have not slowed.

Last week, a federal judge ordered the state to stop making threats against television stations for airing an ad seeking to change abortion laws. The threat came after the state health agency published a website and paid for video ads opposing the measure.

Guests:

• Stephanie ColombiniHealth reporter for WUSF and Health News Florida.
• Charles Wellsformer Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.

Early voting and NPAs

This week, polling places across the state opened for early voting. Nearly 3 million people have already voted in Florida.

We spoke to leaders from both the Republican and Democratic parties to learn how they plan to get to the polls and win over independent voters.

Guests:

• Jaime HarrisonChairman of the Democratic National Committee.
• Evan PowerChairman of the Florida Republican Party.

PolitiFact is investigating claims

Governor DeSantis made several public appearances this week urging voters to reject the abortion amendment. For more information on some of these anti-amendment statements, we reached out to our partners at PolitiFact.

Guest:

• Samantha PuttermanFlorida government reporter at PolitiFact.

Weekly news briefing

We looked at some of the other proposed amendments that voters will decide on in November.

Amendment 3 asks voters to allow recreational marijuana for anyone at least 21 years old. If the referendum passes, medical marijuana patients will eventually must decide whether they want to keep their card.

Change 5 would adjust one of homestead tax exemptions in Florida and links these to the inflation rate.

Amendment 2 would enshrine the right to “hunt, fish and capture game” in the state constitution. If passed, it would do too The activities represent the preferred method of culling fish and wildlife stocks when necessary.

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