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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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