As he entered the 2024 race for the White House, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a major elections bill that places additional restrictions on voter registration groups and helps clear the way for him to run for president without resigning from office.
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State Senate passes controversial Florida elections changes
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District 3 Tampa City Council candidates George The Hunted Feshev and Jose Vasquez talked about their bids to unseat incumbent Lynn Hurtak.
A conversation with Tampa’s District 1 city council candidates
Tampa City Council candidates Alan Clendenin, Sonja Brookins and Chase Harrison joined WaveMakers to talk about why they’re challenging Joe Citro for his District 1 City Council seat.
Florida Senate signs off on immigration & election bills
The Florida Senate passed bills that could help send migrants to “sanctuary” cities and bolster efforts to prosecute alleged election fraud.
New Year 2023, Local Elections and Inequality
A look at some of the issues facing voters as Tampa elections draw near on March 7, 2023. Some discussion of inequality and disparity of hurricane Ian relief to Black communities. Florida touts an economic surplus as some who have moved to the state regret their decision. Housing and rising rents stagnate economic progress for… Read more »
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What’s The Matter With Florida?
Democrats did surprisingly well throughout the U.S. in the midterm elections, EXCEPT in Florida. What’s the matter with Florida? We talk to local Democratic political leaders to find out.
Nikki Fried seeks a DOJ probe after Donald Trump makes claims about his actions in 2018 election
Nikki Fried wants the U.S. DOJ to investigate Donald Trump who said he sent federal agents to Florida to keep the 2018 election from being “stolen” from Ron DeSantis.
“LEST WE FORGET” on Morning Energy
Election Day is one of the most important days in American History because it provides an opportunity for citizens to exercise their Democratic right to vote. Election day has been occurring in the United States since the late 1800s and November was chosen as the month for Election Day, largely out of cultural farming conveniences (https://www.history.com/news/why-is-election-day-a-tuesday-in-november). Another important historical… Read more »
Ten takeaways from Florida’s 2022 elections
Landslide. Red tsunami. Bloodbath. Call it what you will, Republicans overwhelmed Democrats in Tuesday’s elections in Florida.
