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Amendment 3

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A visual representation of Florida Amendment 3's threat to children's services, contrasting vibrant programs with a looming shadow of potential funding cuts.
Services

Florida Amendment 3 threatens $280M cut to children's services

Florida's Children's Services Councils face a potential loss of nearly $280 million over the next two fiscal years if Amendment 3 passes, directly threatening programs for thousands of children.

Marco Alvarez·September 11, 2026
City hall with dim lights and a looming tax bill shadow, representing the impact of Amendment 3 on public services and city budgets.
Services

Amendment 3 Slashes Public Services, City Budgets Face Strain

Winter Springs has frozen hiring across most general fund departments, including police, anticipating Amendment 3's property tax exemption increase, WESH reports.

Marco Alvarez·September 3, 2026