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Safety Net

Safety Net
Mar 2023

2023 Legislative Agenda

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2023 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Dec 2022

2022 Florida Child Well-Being Index

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2022 Florida Child Well-Being Index

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Nov 2022

Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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Hurricane Ian Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2022

Hurricane Ian D-SNAP: Frequently Asked Questions

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Hurricane Ian D-SNAP: Frequently Asked Questions

By
Cindy Huddleston
Nov 2022

SNAP is a Critical Support for Thousands of FL Veterans

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SNAP is a Critical Support for Thousands of FL Veterans

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAC
Sep 2022

2022 Summer P-EBT: Florida Announces Plans to Feed 2.8 Million Hungry Children

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2022 Summer P-EBT: Florida Announces Plans to Feed 2.8 Million Hungry Children

By
Cindy Huddleston
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
Aug 2022

10 Things to Know: FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

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10 Things to Know: FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

By
FPI Staff
Aug 2022

Florida Medicaid Chartbook 

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Florida Medicaid Chartbook 

By
FPI Staff
Health Care
Aug 2022

Florida's P-TANF Program: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Florida's P-TANF Program: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

By
Cindy Huddleston
Aug 2022

Florida Lawmakers Must Do More to Improve Child Well-Being

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Florida Lawmakers Must Do More to Improve Child Well-Being

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Jul 2022

Stimulus Checks Will Provide a Small Boost to Some of the Poorest Children in Florida

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Stimulus Checks Will Provide a Small Boost to Some of the Poorest Children in Florida

By
Cindy Huddleston
Jul 2022

Florida FY 2022-23 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida FY 2022-23 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
Jun 2022

P-EBT for Florida’s School Children for School Year 2021-22: Who’s Eligible and What You Need to Know About Applying

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P-EBT for Florida’s School Children for School Year 2021-22: Who’s Eligible and What You Need to Know About Applying

By
Cindy Huddleston
Jun 2022

Head Start: New Changes to the Program

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Head Start: New Changes to the Program

By
Cindy Huddleston
Norín Dollard, PhD
May 2022

SNAP Matters

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SNAP Matters

By
Cindy Huddleston
Norín Dollard, PhD
May 2022

Florida SNAPshot

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Florida SNAPshot

By
Cindy Huddleston
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
Apr 2022

Florida SNAP Calculator

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Florida SNAP Calculator

By
FPI Staff
Apr 2022

The Florida Project: Recommendations for Healthy Eating SNAP Pilot Projects

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The Florida Project: Recommendations for Healthy Eating SNAP Pilot Projects

By
Cindy Huddleston
Apr 2022

COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

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COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Apr 2022

COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families

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COVID-19's Lingering Effects on Florida Families

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Mar 2022

Florida House and Senate FY 2022-23 Budgets: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida House and Senate FY 2022-23 Budgets: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2022

SNAP Participants in FL are Seeing Smaller Benefits

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SNAP Participants in FL are Seeing Smaller Benefits

By
Cindy Huddleston
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
Jan 2022

Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

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Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

By
FPI Staff
Dec 2021

The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2021

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The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2021

By
FPI Staff
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
Nov 2021

New Bill Would Ease Reentry Woes

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New Bill Would Ease Reentry Woes

By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Cindy Huddleston
Criminal Justice
Oct 2021

SNAP Excess Medical Expense Deductions Toolkit

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SNAP Excess Medical Expense Deductions Toolkit

By
Cindy Huddleston
safety net advocacy
Oct 2021

Florida’s 2021 Summer P-EBT Program: Frequently Asked Questions

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Florida’s 2021 Summer P-EBT Program: Frequently Asked Questions

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Oct 2021

What to Expect: SNAP Benefit Changes

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What to Expect: SNAP Benefit Changes

By
FPI Staff
Federal Policy Research
Sep 2021

Summer P-EBT Victory Shows That Engaged Floridians Can Effect Real Change

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Summer P-EBT Victory Shows That Engaged Floridians Can Effect Real Change

By
Cindy Huddleston
safety net advocacy
Sep 2021

2022 Legislative Agenda

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2022 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Aug 2021

Revamped P-EBT for School Children in Florida for 2020-21: FAQs

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Revamped P-EBT for School Children in Florida for 2020-21: FAQs

By
Cindy Huddleston
COVID-19 policy response
Aug 2021

Florida's Early Withdrawal from FPUC Hurts Families and Local Economies

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Florida's Early Withdrawal from FPUC Hurts Families and Local Economies

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Jul 2021

Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Jul 2021

Food Insecurity: An Unintended Consequence of Florida's Emergency Declaration Expiring

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Food Insecurity: An Unintended Consequence of Florida's Emergency Declaration Expiring

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Apr 2021

Florida House and Senate FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida House and Senate FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Apr 2021

Pregnant Claimants Face Unnecessary Barriers to Establishing Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance

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Pregnant Claimants Face Unnecessary Barriers to Establishing Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance

By
Cindy Huddleston
fixing unemployment insurance
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
Apr 2021

Unemployment Insurance Bills to Watch in 2021

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Unemployment Insurance Bills to Watch in 2021

By
Cindy Huddleston
2021 Legislation
Mar 2021

A Guide to the American Rescue Plan Act

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A Guide to the American Rescue Plan Act

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Mar 2021

Florida’s Safety Net Lives Up To its Name During the Pandemic, But There is More Work to be Done

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Florida’s Safety Net Lives Up To its Name During the Pandemic, But There is More Work to be Done

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Feb 2021

Still Too Early to Reinstate Work Requirements in Safety Net Programs

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Still Too Early to Reinstate Work Requirements in Safety Net Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
Feb 2021

Gov's FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

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Gov's FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Dec 2020

New Report Sheds Light on Florida Families and COVID-19

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New Report Sheds Light on Florida Families and COVID-19

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
SNAC
Nov 2020

Hunger Makes Holidays Stressful, But SNAP Provides Relief

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Hunger Makes Holidays Stressful, But SNAP Provides Relief

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Oct 2020

Now is Not the Time to Reimpose Work Mandates on Safety Net Program Participants

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Now is Not the Time to Reimpose Work Mandates on Safety Net Program Participants

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAC
Oct 2020

Floridians Struggling to Survive: Basics of Food, Rent, and Utilities Needed the Most

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Floridians Struggling to Survive: Basics of Food, Rent, and Utilities Needed the Most

By
FPI Staff
Safety Net
Oct 2020

P-EBT Reboot: FL Should Take Advantage of New Opportunities to Feed Hungry Children

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P-EBT Reboot: FL Should Take Advantage of New Opportunities to Feed Hungry Children

By
Cindy Huddleston
COVID-19 policy response
Oct 2020

4 Steps to Fix Florida’s Broken Unemployment Insurance Program

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4 Steps to Fix Florida’s Broken Unemployment Insurance Program

By
FPI Staff
Karen Woodall (Guest Author)
Safety Net
Sep 2020

Smart Policy Changes Would Alleviate 'Benefits Cliff' Under Increasing Wages

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Smart Policy Changes Would Alleviate 'Benefits Cliff' Under Increasing Wages

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
Holly Bullard
Alexis P. Tsoukalas
improve access to child care
Sep 2020

New Census Data Can Help Gauge How Much Floridians Have Lost in the Pandemic

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New Census Data Can Help Gauge How Much Floridians Have Lost in the Pandemic

By
Sadaf Knight
Anne Swerlick
coronavirus
Sep 2020

1 Million Floridians at Risk of Losing Stimulus Checks

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1 Million Floridians at Risk of Losing Stimulus Checks

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
Sep 2020

Let the Sunshine In: Families Need More Transparency from Agencies Administering Safety Net Programs

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Let the Sunshine In: Families Need More Transparency from Agencies Administering Safety Net Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston
Anne Swerlick
SNAC
Aug 2020

SNAP and Medicaid Relief in HEROES Act Would Boost  Florida's Economy

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SNAP and Medicaid Relief in HEROES Act Would Boost  Florida's Economy

By
Cindy Huddleston
Anne Swerlick
COVID-19 policy response
Aug 2020

3 Ways Florida Policymakers Can Utilize Flexibilities in TANF

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3 Ways Florida Policymakers Can Utilize Flexibilities in TANF

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Jul 2020

Florida Families Would Face Devastating Hardship Under Senate Majority Bill Package

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Florida Families Would Face Devastating Hardship Under Senate Majority Bill Package

By
Sadaf Knight
Safety Net
Jul 2020

The Height of COVID-19: Not the Time to Pull Back Safety Net Protections

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The Height of COVID-19: Not the Time to Pull Back Safety Net Protections

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
COVID-19 policy response
Jul 2020

P-EBT in Florida: Now That July 21 Has Come and Gone...

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P-EBT in Florida: Now That July 21 Has Come and Gone...

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Jul 2020

Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Summary by Issue Area

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Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
May 2020

P-EBT in Florida: Food Assistance for Families While Schools are Closed

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P-EBT in Florida: Food Assistance for Families While Schools are Closed

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
May 2020

Declining Participation in Florida’s WIC Program: Strategic Planning Needed to Reverse the Downward Spiral

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Declining Participation in Florida’s WIC Program: Strategic Planning Needed to Reverse the Downward Spiral

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
May 2020

April Data Show That Safety Net Programs are Crucial for Floridians in Need of Food and Medical Care

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April Data Show That Safety Net Programs are Crucial for Floridians in Need of Food and Medical Care

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
May 2020

What COVID-19 Unemployment Help is Available to Floridians?

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What COVID-19 Unemployment Help is Available to Floridians?

By
Cindy Huddleston
fixing unemployment insurance
Apr 2020

SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits Temporarily Suspended

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SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits Temporarily Suspended

By
FPI Staff
coronavirus
Apr 2020

Extra Emergency SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet

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Extra Emergency SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
Mar 2020

2020 Legislative Roundup

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2020 Legislative Roundup

By
FPI Staff
Safety Net
Mar 2020

Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

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Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

By
Anne Swerlick
Cindy Huddleston
SNAC
Mar 2020

Preparing for Coronavirus: Thousands of At-Risk Floridians in Safety Net Programs Face Hardship

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Preparing for Coronavirus: Thousands of At-Risk Floridians in Safety Net Programs Face Hardship

By
Cindy Huddleston
coronavirus
Feb 2020

Kids Living Below the Poverty Level Would Lose Vital TANF Cash Assistance...

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Kids Living Below the Poverty Level Would Lose Vital TANF Cash Assistance...

By
Cindy Huddleston
TANF
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

USDA’s Three Rules to Slash SNAP

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USDA’s Three Rules to Slash SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
economy
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
Nov 2019

FPI Summary: Gov's budget proposal for FY 2020-21

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FPI Summary: Gov's budget proposal for FY 2020-21

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Nov 2019

Almost 200,000 FL Children Could Lose Free School Lunch

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Almost 200,000 FL Children Could Lose Free School Lunch

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAP
Oct 2019

Florida's Neglect of TANF

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Florida's Neglect of TANF

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Sep 2019

Gov's Veto a Starting Point for Discussion on Food Deserts 

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Gov's Veto a Starting Point for Discussion on Food Deserts 

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Sep 2019

Help Spread the Word on Replacement SNAP

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Help Spread the Word on Replacement SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Aug 2019

Federal Proposal to Cut SNAP BBCE...

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Federal Proposal to Cut SNAP BBCE...

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
Jul 2019

Setting the Record Straight on Who Gets TANF in Florida

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Setting the Record Straight on Who Gets TANF in Florida

By
Cindy Huddleston
work requirements
Jul 2019

Report Touting Success of Florida’s SNAP Work Requirements...

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Report Touting Success of Florida’s SNAP Work Requirements...

By
Cindy Huddleston
work requirements
Jul 2019

Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Jun 2019

USDA Proposal Would Tie Florida’s Hands at the Worst of Times 

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USDA Proposal Would Tie Florida’s Hands at the Worst of Times 

By
Cindy Huddleston
work requirements
Jun 2019

Hurricane Season and D-SNAP

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Hurricane Season and D-SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
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
Feb 2019

SNAP: The Shutdown is Over. But not the Aftermath.

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SNAP: The Shutdown is Over. But not the Aftermath.

By
Cindy Huddleston
SNAP
Jan 2019

Fed Shutdown to Impact SNAP for Millions of Floridians

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Fed Shutdown to Impact SNAP for Millions of Floridians

By
Cindy Huddleston
Safety Net
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
Mar 2018

SNAP a Critical Poverty-Reduction Tool

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SNAP a Critical Poverty-Reduction Tool

By
Danielle Neal (intern)
SNAP
Jun 2017

Admin's Budget Plan Would Put Low-Income Familes at Risk

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Admin's Budget Plan Would Put Low-Income Familes at Risk

By
Esubalew Dadi
seniors
Mar 2017

Requiring Drug Testing...

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Requiring Drug Testing...

By
Esubalew Dadi
TANF
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