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Public Comment Policy

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You can find the PDF for our public comment policy here

Constitutional Amendments/Initiatives

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Information on current and historical proposed changes to the Florida Constitution, as well as details on the Initiative Petition process

Certification/Approval Status and Test Schedule

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Up to date listing of current certifications and testing being conducted by the Bureau of Voting Systems Certification.

Exhibition Calendar (1)

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Current exhibitions on view from the Division of Arts and Culture.

Compliance and Review

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Compliance & Review reviews development projects of all types and provides technical assistance on preservation laws.

Florida Historical Commission

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The Florida Historical Commission was established by the 2001 Florida Legislature to enhance public participation and involvement in the preservation and protection of the state's historic and archaeological sites and properties. The Commission…

Certified Local Governments

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The Certified Local Government program links federal, state and local government preservation efforts into a preservation partnership for the identification, evaluation and protection of historic properties within a community.

Civil War and Reconstruction

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During the Civil War, Florida was not ravaged as several other southern states were. Indeed, no decisive battles were fought on Florida soil. While Union forces occupied many coastal towns and forts, the interior of the state remained in…

Campaign Finance Database

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By Florida law, campaigns and committees are required to disclose detailed financial records of campaign contributions and expenditures. This page explains Who must file reports; What must be disclosed; and what limits apply.

Department of State Featured on C-SPAN Cities Tour this Weekend

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner is pleased to announce that the Florida Department of State will be featured as part of special programing for the C-SPAN Cities Tour of Tallahassee this weekend, March 15-16.

Emily Rodriguez selected as Florida Poetry Out Loud State Champion

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today the winners of the State Finals of the 2014 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, the NEA awards more than $100,000 in…

Florida History Fair Team Wins at National Contest

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Cultural Affairs, Museum of Florida History

The 32nd Annual Capital City Quilt Show: Road to Florida

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Cultural Affairs, Museum of Florida History

Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs Announces 2013 Florida Council on Arts and Culture Officers

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Governor Scott’s Florida Families First Budget Recommendations Encourage Economic Development by Supporting Library Services, Cultural Programs and Historic Preservation

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Cultural Affairs, Division of Historical Resources, Division of Library & Information Services Archives