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Florida attorney general launches investigation of climate groups
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) announced yesterday an investigation into two climate groups—the Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)—over alleged deceptive trade practices and antitrust violations. Uthmeier argued SBTi “sells companies validation of their climate goals—then directs them back to CDP to report their progress, creating what appears to…
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Ballot measure update: Utah veto referendum and amendments in Arizona, Florida, and Louisiana certified for 2026
The number of certified statewide ballot measures for both 2025 and 2026 is trending above average compared to previous election cycles as of June 24. 2025 ballot measures For 2025, 27 statewide ballot measures have been certified in seven states—Colorado, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. This is six more than the average…
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Florida voters to decide on changes to budget stabilization fund in 2026
The Florida State Legislature voted on June 16, the final day of the legislative session, to send a constitutional amendment to voters that would make changes to the state’s budget stabilization fund (BSF). It will need to be approved by 60% of voters in Nov. 2026. The amendment would increase the maximum amount that can…
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Florida enacts law changing initiative process requirements; legal challenge filed in federal court
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed HB 1205 on May 2, 2025. Changes included requirements for paid signature gatherers, such as registration, training, and residency requirements, voter signature requirements, limitations on ballot initiative sponsoring committees, and petition form standards. HB 1205 passed the legislature with unanimous support from Republicans and unanimous opposition from Democrats. The one…
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Florida attorney general investigates proxy advisors
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) announced last week that his office is launching an antitrust investigation into Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the two largest proxy advisory firms. ISS and Glass Lewis control over 90% of the proxy advisory market and can influence how institutional investors, including pension funds, vote in corporate…
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Jimmy Patronis (R) won the Jan. 28 special Republican primary in Florida's 1st Congressional District
Jimmy Patronis (R) defeated nine other candidates in the special Republican primary in Florida's 1st Congressional District on January 28, 2025. He earned 65.8% of the vote to second-place finisher Joel Rudman's (R) 10%. The general election is on April 1, 2025. The previous incumbent, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R), resigned from Congress after President Donald…