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Immigration
Mar 2026

Thousands of Vulnerable Immigrant Seniors and Children Living Lawfully in the U.S. Are Going Hungry Under H.R. 1

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Thousands of Vulnerable Immigrant Seniors and Children Living Lawfully in the U.S. Are Going Hungry Under H.R. 1

By
Cindy Huddleston
Feb 2026

SB 1052 and HB 1279’s Bans Are Harsh, Limiting Higher Ed Enrollment and Financial Support for Immigrants

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SB 1052 and HB 1279’s Bans Are Harsh, Limiting Higher Ed Enrollment and Financial Support for Immigrants

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Feb 2026

Testimony on HB 1279 Provided to the Florida House Budget Committee

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Testimony on HB 1279 Provided to the Florida House Budget Committee

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Jan 2026

2026 Policy Agenda

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2026 Policy Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Sep 2025

"Alligator Alcatraz" Cost Law, Lives, & State Priorities

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"Alligator Alcatraz" Cost Law, Lives, & State Priorities

By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Apr 2025

Florida Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2025-26): Immigration Enforcement

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Florida Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2025-26): Immigration Enforcement

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Mar 2025

2025 Policy Agenda

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2025 Policy Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2025

5 Ways That Deep Federal Cuts Being Floated in the US House Could Hurt Floridians

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5 Ways That Deep Federal Cuts Being Floated in the US House Could Hurt Floridians

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2025

Testimony on HB 1C Before the Florida House Budget Committee

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Testimony on HB 1C Before the Florida House Budget Committee

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Jan 2025

Deferring Dreams: The Costly Plan to Repeal Tuition Fairness for Florida Dreamers

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Deferring Dreams: The Costly Plan to Repeal Tuition Fairness for Florida Dreamers

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Jan 2025

Ending Tuition Fairness Would be a Costly Mistake — for Families and Florida’s Higher Education Institutions

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Ending Tuition Fairness Would be a Costly Mistake — for Families and Florida’s Higher Education Institutions

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Jul 2024

Florida Should Welcome Immigrants

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Florida Should Welcome Immigrants

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Apr 2024

Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading

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Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Feb 2024

FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Immigration Enforcement

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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Immigration Enforcement

By
FPI Staff
Jan 2024

State of the Budget (Part 2): What Would Some of the Key Policy Proposals Cost?

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State of the Budget (Part 2): What Would Some of the Key Policy Proposals Cost?

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2023

2024 Legislative Agenda

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2024 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Aug 2023

Florida FY 2023-24 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida FY 2023-24 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
Jun 2023

Top 5 Things to Know About SB 1718, Florida’s New Immigration Law

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Top 5 Things to Know About SB 1718, Florida’s New Immigration Law

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Jun 2023

10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

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10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

By
FPI Staff
Jun 2023

A Bill of Rights is Long Overdue for Florida’s Domestic Workforce

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A Bill of Rights is Long Overdue for Florida’s Domestic Workforce

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Apr 2023

Florida HB 1617/SB 1718: Potential Economic and Fiscal Impact

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Florida HB 1617/SB 1718: Potential Economic and Fiscal Impact

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2023

What Charges Do Floridians Face Under SB 1718?

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What Charges Do Floridians Face Under SB 1718?

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Apr 2023

Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

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Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2023

Between the Lines: 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Recommended Budget

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Between the Lines: 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Recommended Budget

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2023

2023 Legislative Agenda

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2023 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2022

Hidden Labor in the Sunshine State: Protecting Florida's Domestic Workers

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Hidden Labor in the Sunshine State: Protecting Florida's Domestic Workers

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Adriana Sela (Research Assistant)
Feb 2022

Bill Summary: HB 1355 and SB 1808

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Bill Summary: HB 1355 and SB 1808

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Feb 2022

Food Assistance Participants Do Not Have to Worry About Public Charge

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Food Assistance Participants Do Not Have to Worry About Public Charge

By
Cindy Huddleston
Feb 2022

Just the Facts: Florida Immigrants

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Just the Facts: Florida Immigrants

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Nov 2021

Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida

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Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida

By
FPI Staff
tax credit
Sep 2021

2022 Legislative Agenda

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2022 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Aug 2021

Undervalued Yet Indispensable: Florida's Domestic Workforce

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Undervalued Yet Indispensable: Florida's Domestic Workforce

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
economic justice
Mar 2021

Immigration and Labor Bills to Watch in 2021

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Immigration and Labor Bills to Watch in 2021

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Immigration
Dec 2020

Expand Driver's License Access to All Floridians

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Expand Driver's License Access to All Floridians

By
Alexis Davis
Immigration
Oct 2020

Spotlight on Florida's Black Immigrants

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Spotlight on Florida's Black Immigrants

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Immigration
May 2020

Florida’s 2 Million Essential Workers: Five Stark Realities and Five Policy Solutions

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Florida’s 2 Million Essential Workers: Five Stark Realities and Five Policy Solutions

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Immigration
Mar 2020

2020 Legislative Roundup

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2020 Legislative Roundup

By
FPI Staff
Safety Net
Feb 2020

FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

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FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Feb 2020

What is the New ‘Public Charge’ Rule, and Who Will Be Affected?

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What is the New ‘Public Charge’ Rule, and Who Will Be Affected?

By
FPI Staff
Safety Net
Dec 2019

FL Workers Make Tourism the State’s Top Industry, But...

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FL Workers Make Tourism the State’s Top Industry, But...

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Jobs & Income
Nov 2019

Safeguarding the Roads

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Safeguarding the Roads

By
Alexis Davis
driver’s license equity
Oct 2019

Tuition Equity is a Start...

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Tuition Equity is a Start...

By
Holly Bullard
Financial Aid Equity
Jul 2019

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act Could Expand Labor Protections...

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The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act Could Expand Labor Protections...

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
economy
May 2019

Undocumented Students Face Roadblocks to College

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Undocumented Students Face Roadblocks to College

By
Leslye Trujillo (guest blogger)
Financial Aid Equity
Apr 2019

'Those Immigrants…' and How We Change Immigration Debate

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'Those Immigrants…' and How We Change Immigration Debate

By
Oscar Portillo (guest blogger)
Immigration
Dec 2018

Proposed Change to 'Public Charge' Rule Bad for Florida Families

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Proposed Change to 'Public Charge' Rule Bad for Florida Families

By
FPI Staff
public charge
Oct 2018

Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply...

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Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply...

By
Anne Swerlick
Federal Policy Research
Apr 2018

Dreamers Contribute $78M in FL State and Local Taxes

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Dreamers Contribute $78M in FL State and Local Taxes

By
Sadaf Knight
Immigration
Dec 2017

Dream Act: What's at Stake for Florida?

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Dream Act: What's at Stake for Florida?

By
FPI Staff
Immigration
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