SUMMARY: On his last day as Orange County’s Supervisor of Elections, Glen Gilzean reflects on his tenure, highlighting successful elections and improved voter access. He faced controversy over accusations of mismanaged funds, with a comptroller report stating he exceeded legal budget limits. Gilzean countered, claiming compliance with Florida law and asserting he had requested necessary fund approvals. While the county commission withheld part of his budget, the tensions with Mayor Jerry Demings and the comptroller persisted, with ongoing disputes over legality. As Gilzean prepares to leave office, he expresses support for incoming supervisor Karen Castor Dentel, wishing her success.

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SUMMARY: A report from Florida’s Legislature highlights challenges law enforcement faces tracking homeless sex offenders, with 7% of registered offenders and 12% of predators listing transient addresses. Over 86,000 individuals are on the state’s sex offender registry, with many residing in local communities while 63% are confined or out-of-state. Local laws restrict where offenders can live, complicating their registration and reporting. While arrests for registration violations rose by 38% over a decade, conviction rates fell from 60% in 2014 to 45% in 2022. The report reveals high concentrations of homeless offenders in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

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SUMMARY: Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is reintroducing his plan to allow voters to repeal and create state laws without legislative approval, included in the upcoming state budget. He aims to propose a constitutional amendment enabling voters to petition for ballot proposals, addressing issues like abortion, marijuana legalization, gun control, and education funding. Evers’ previous attempt in 2022 was blocked by Republicans. Wisconsin is among 24 states lacking such mechanisms. Despite his efforts, Republican control of the finance committee suggests they will likely remove this proposal from the budget before it reaches the Senate and Assembly for approval.

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