Convention of States Action

Understanding Florida’s Legislative Seasons

Published in Blog on March 24, 2025 by Michelle Laflamme

Our job, as citizens, is to understand the issues and problems that our legislators attempt to solve and provide informed feedback, whether thoughtful criticism or heartfelt support.

Convention of States Continues the Long Fight

Published in Blog on March 16, 2025 by Stanley E Gilewicz

All COS volunteer activists should consider that every great, constructive movement in history, required “effort, pain and difficulty.” We have both solid progress and some disappointments. We can and WILL do this!

What’s a Continuing Resolution?

Published in Blog on March 14, 2025 by Susan Quinn

An Article V Convention could provide citizens with the ability to demand that Congress and the President be fiscally accountable to the people.

Florida Ballot Initiatives Controversy

Published in Blog on March 14, 2025 by Cynthia Kisby

It's not easy to predict the impact or even understand some of these legislative debates, so do your best to stay informed.

Abuse of Advice and Consent: Whose Fault is it?

Published in Blog on February 17, 2025 by Susan Quinn

With all the changes described here, the President and Senate can make advice and consent a constructive and productive part of starting a President’s new term.

Florida Immigration Tug of War

Published in Blog on February 07, 2025 by Stanley E Gilewicz

HB 1B/SB 2B language would have established a new immigration office within the Division of Law Enforcement and named the Commissioner of Agriculture as the chief immigration officer. DeSantis will veto that passed bill and has announced something quite unexpected!

Constitutional Oaths and Christian Foundations

Published in Blog on February 01, 2025 by Len Fritz

Oaths as a Constitutional requirement were meant to attest to the office holder's trustworthiness in the eyes of God.

Can COS, Elon Musk and Rand Paul Conquer the National Debt?

Published in Blog on January 23, 2025 by Stanley E Gilewicz

The JFK, Reagan and Trump tax cuts stimulated private sector investment and, in turn, boosted economic growth. Ronald Reagan observed: “The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much.”