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Racial and Ethnic Equity
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
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