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A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s requirement for municipal elected officials and candidates to file the more extensive Form 6 financial disclosure is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment
During its meeting on October 23, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on an array of matters involving public officials.
During its meeting on August 28, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on an array of matters involving public officials.
During its meeting on July 24, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on an array of matters involving public officials.
During its meeting on June 5, 2026, the Florida Commission on Ethics took action on an array of matters involving public officials.
On May 8, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 905 into law, creating broad new restrictions and reporting requirements related to “foreign countries of concern,” including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria.
The new law also expands ethics-related penalties and annual ethics training requirements for Florida public officials and candidates. The legislation takes effect July 1, 2026.
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