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Racial and Ethnic Equity
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Nov 2023
Florida's Public Records Act FAQ
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Florida's Public Records Act FAQ
By
Cindy Huddleston
Cicely Hodges
Nov 2023
Efforts to Restrict Access to Public Records in Florida is a Slippery Slope
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Efforts to Restrict Access to Public Records in Florida is a Slippery Slope
By
Cindy Huddleston
Cicely Hodges
Apr 2023
Nourishing Communities: How SNAP Became Florida’s Most Effective Anti-Hunger Program
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Nourishing Communities: How SNAP Became Florida’s Most Effective Anti-Hunger Program
By
Cindy Huddleston
Jan 2023
Dr. King's Legacy: Learning From Our Policy Past to Shape Our Future
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Dr. King's Legacy: Learning From Our Policy Past to Shape Our Future
By
Holly Bullard
Dec 2022
The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2022 in Florida
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The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2022 in Florida
By
FPI Staff
Oct 2022
The Florida Timeline: Learning From Our Policy Past to Shape Our Future
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The Florida Timeline: Learning From Our Policy Past to Shape Our Future
By
FPI Staff
Oct 2022
Register Now! RSVP for The Florida Timeline Launch Event in St. Petersburg
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Register Now! RSVP for The Florida Timeline Launch Event in St. Petersburg
By
FPI Staff
Aug 2022
Upholding Inequity: Historical Racism in the TANF Program
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Upholding Inequity: Historical Racism in the TANF Program
By
Cindy Huddleston
Jul 2022
Bill Summary: CS/HB 7
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Bill Summary: CS/HB 7
By
Holly Bullard
Apr 2022
Criminal Fines and Fees: An Age-Old Tool That Has Enslaved, Oppressed, and Disenfranchised Black Floridians
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Criminal Fines and Fees: An Age-Old Tool That Has Enslaved, Oppressed, and Disenfranchised Black Floridians
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Apr 2022
Register Now! Webinar: "Florida's K-12 Funding: Inadequacy Breeds Inequity" April 28, 2022
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Register Now! Webinar: "Florida's K-12 Funding: Inadequacy Breeds Inequity" April 28, 2022
By
FPI Staff
Apr 2022
Action is Needed to Stop Florida’s Withdrawal from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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Action is Needed to Stop Florida’s Withdrawal from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Apr 2022
How did the FL Legislature Approach Criminal Justice Reform this Past Session?
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How did the FL Legislature Approach Criminal Justice Reform this Past Session?
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Mar 2022
Death and No Taxes: The Building of Modern Florida
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Death and No Taxes: The Building of Modern Florida
By
Sadaf Knight
Feb 2022
Funding Florida’s K-12 Public Schools: Inadequacy Breeds Inequity
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Funding Florida’s K-12 Public Schools: Inadequacy Breeds Inequity
By
Holly Bullard
Nov 2021
Pursuing Equity
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Pursuing Equity
By
Anika Huda
Oct 2021
Now is the Time to Permanently Expand the Federal Child Tax Credit
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Now is the Time to Permanently Expand the Federal Child Tax Credit
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Federal Policy Research
Sep 2021
A Working Floridians Tax Rebate for a Stronger and More Equitable FL
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A Working Floridians Tax Rebate for a Stronger and More Equitable FL
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
State Budget
May 2021
'Asian American': A Name that Belies a Diverse Community
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'Asian American': A Name that Belies a Diverse Community
By
Sadaf Knight
Racial and Ethnic Equity
Apr 2021
Pandemic Data Raises More Questions Than It Answers
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Pandemic Data Raises More Questions Than It Answers
By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Mar 2021
Bill Summary: HB 1/SB 484
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Bill Summary: HB 1/SB 484
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Criminal Justice
Mar 2021
The High Cost of HB 1, the Anti-Peaceful Protest Bill
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The High Cost of HB 1, the Anti-Peaceful Protest Bill
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
2021 Legislation
Feb 2021
Black History Month Spotlight: Celebrating Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's Life and Legacy
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Black History Month Spotlight: Celebrating Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's Life and Legacy
By
FPI Staff
Education
Jan 2021
Lawmakers Must Reshape the Bright Futures Program to Build a More Equitable Florida
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Lawmakers Must Reshape the Bright Futures Program to Build a More Equitable Florida
By
Holly Bullard
Financial Aid Equity
Oct 2020
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Looking Beyond the Name
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Looking Beyond the Name
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Racial and Ethnic Equity
Oct 2020
Spotlight on Florida's Black Immigrants
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Spotlight on Florida's Black Immigrants
By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Immigration
Sep 2020
A Minimum Wage Boost Would Improve Equity for 2.5 Million Floridians
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A Minimum Wage Boost Would Improve Equity for 2.5 Million Floridians
By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Jobs & Income
Jul 2020
FPI Urges Better Data Collection, Other Reforms to State's Managed Care Plan
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FPI Urges Better Data Collection, Other Reforms to State's Managed Care Plan
By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Jun 2020
In Solidarity: Statement from FPI on Racial and Economic Justice
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In Solidarity: Statement from FPI on Racial and Economic Justice
By
FPI Staff
Statements
May 2020
COVID-19 Highlights Need for Data on the Impact on Communities of Color
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COVID-19 Highlights Need for Data on the Impact on Communities of Color
By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Apr 2020
Unemployment Rate for Black Floridians is Strikingly Higher Than the State’s Overall Rate
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Unemployment Rate for Black Floridians is Strikingly Higher Than the State’s Overall Rate
By
Oliver Telusma
roadmap
Apr 2020
Expanding Medicaid Would Reduce SUD Treatment Disparities in Communities of Color
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Expanding Medicaid Would Reduce SUD Treatment Disparities in Communities of Color
By
Anne Swerlick
Medicaid Expansion
Feb 2020
Jonathan C. Gibbs: Black Pioneer Shaping Education for All Floridians
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Jonathan C. Gibbs: Black Pioneer Shaping Education for All Floridians
By
Holly Bullard
civil rights
Dec 2019
Counting Down 10 Charts and Graphics
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Counting Down 10 Charts and Graphics
By
FPI Staff
Tax Policy
Dec 2019
Holiday Season Especially Trying Time Under Florida’s Low TANF Levels
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Holiday Season Especially Trying Time Under Florida’s Low TANF Levels
By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Oct 2019
Medicaid Managed Care Performance Measures: A Key Tool
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Medicaid Managed Care Performance Measures: A Key Tool
By
Anne Swerlick
health equity
Oct 2019
Tuition Equity is a Start...
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Tuition Equity is a Start...
By
Holly Bullard
Financial Aid Equity
Mar 2019
There's No Time Limit on Hunger
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There's No Time Limit on Hunger
By
Cindy Huddleston
Racial and Ethnic Equity
Nov 2018
The Jim Crow-era History Behind...
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The Jim Crow-era History Behind...
By
Holly Bullard
civil rights
Oct 2018
Amendment 5 Would Deepen Inequality in Florida
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Amendment 5 Would Deepen Inequality in Florida
By
Sadaf Knight
Tax Policy
Oct 2018
Florida's State and Local Taxes Rank 48th for Fairness
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Florida's State and Local Taxes Rank 48th for Fairness
By
Sadaf Knight
Jobs & Income
Aug 2017
Despite Economic Growth, Prosperity Remains Out of Reach for Millions of Americans
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Despite Economic Growth, Prosperity Remains Out of Reach for Millions of Americans
By
Dhanraj Singh
Jobs & Income
Jun 2017
More than 200,000 Black and Hispanic Children in Florida...
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More than 200,000 Black and Hispanic Children in Florida...
By
Anne Swerlick
ACA
Jan 2017
Policy Recommendations to Address the Racial Wealth Gap
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Policy Recommendations to Address the Racial Wealth Gap
By
Esubalew Dadi
income inequality
Jul 2016
Florida Insures More Hispanic Children But Too Many Remain Uninsured
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Florida Insures More Hispanic Children But Too Many Remain Uninsured
By
Esubalew Dadi
children's health