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Safety Net
Feb 2021

Still Too Early to Reinstate Work Requirements in Safety Net Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Still Too Early to Reinstate Work Requirements in Safety Net Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Feb 2021

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

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

By
FPI Staff
|
Tag:
State Budget
Jan 2021

COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
Anne Swerlick and Cindy Huddleston
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COVID-19 Response: Safety Net Policy Tracker

By
Anne Swerlick and Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Dec 2020

New Report Sheds Light on Florida Families and COVID-19

By
Norín Dollard, PhD (guest blogger)
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New Report Sheds Light on Florida Families and COVID-19

By
Norín Dollard, PhD (guest blogger)
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Tag:
children's health
Nov 2020

Hunger Makes Holidays Stressful, But SNAP Provides Relief

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Hunger Makes Holidays Stressful, But SNAP Provides Relief

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Nov 2020

SNAP is a Critical Support for Thousands of FL Veterans

By
Cindy Huddleston
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SNAP is a Critical Support for Thousands of FL Veterans

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Oct 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Oct 2020

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

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

By
FPI Staff
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Tag:
Safety Net
Oct 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Oct 2020

4 Steps to Fix Florida’s Broken Unemployment Insurance Program

By
FPI Staff and Guest Author Karen Woodall
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4 Steps to Fix Florida’s Broken Unemployment Insurance Program

By
FPI Staff and Guest Author Karen Woodall
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Tag:
Safety Net
Sep 2020

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

By
Alexis Davis, Anne Swerlick, Cindy Huddleston, and Holly Bullard
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Smart Policy Changes Would Alleviate 'Benefits Cliff' Under Increasing Wages

By
Alexis Davis, Anne Swerlick, Cindy Huddleston, and Holly Bullard
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Tag:
Jobs & Income
Sep 2020

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

By
Sadaf Knight and Anne Swerlick
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New Census Data Can Help Gauge How Much Floridians Have Lost in the Pandemic

By
Sadaf Knight and Anne Swerlick
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Tag:
Jobs & Income
Sep 2020

1 Million Floridians at Risk of Losing Stimulus Checks

By
Cindy Huddleston
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1 Million Floridians at Risk of Losing Stimulus Checks

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
coronavirus
Sep 2020

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

By
Cindy Huddleston & Anne Swerlick
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Let the Sunshine In: Families Need More Transparency from Agencies Administering Safety Net Programs

By
Cindy Huddleston & Anne Swerlick
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Tag:
Safety Net
Aug 2020

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

By
Cindy Huddleston & Anne Swerlick
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SNAP and Medicaid Relief in HEROES Act Would Boost  Florida's Economy

By
Cindy Huddleston & Anne Swerlick
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Tag:
Safety Net
Aug 2020

3 Ways Florida Policymakers Can Utilize Flexibilities in TANF

By
Cindy Huddleston
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3 Ways Florida Policymakers Can Utilize Flexibilities in TANF

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Jul 2020

Florida Families Would Face Devastating Hardship Under Senate Majority Bill Package

By
Sadaf Knight
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Florida Families Would Face Devastating Hardship Under Senate Majority Bill Package

By
Sadaf Knight
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Tag:
Safety Net
Jul 2020

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

By
Anne Swerlick and Cindy Huddleston
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The Height of COVID-19: Not the Time to Pull Back Safety Net Protections

By
Anne Swerlick and Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Jul 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Jul 2020

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

By
FPI Staff
|

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

By
FPI Staff
|
Tag:
State Budget
May 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
May 2020

Florida Medicaid Chartbook 

By
FPI Staff
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Florida Medicaid Chartbook 

By
FPI Staff
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Tag:
Health Care
May 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
May 2020

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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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
|
Tag:
Safety Net
May 2020

What COVID-19 Unemployment Help is Available to Floridians?

By
Cindy Huddleston
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What COVID-19 Unemployment Help is Available to Floridians?

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Apr 2020

SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits Temporarily Suspended

By
FPI Staff
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SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits Temporarily Suspended

By
FPI Staff
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Tag:
Safety Net
Apr 2020

Extra Emergency SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Extra Emergency SNAP Benefits Fact Sheet

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Mar 2020

2020 Legislative Roundup

By
FPI Staff
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2020 Legislative Roundup

By
FPI Staff
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Tag:
Safety Net
Mar 2020

Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

By
Anne Swerlick and Cindy Huddleston
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Policy Recommendations for Strengthening FL's Safety Net

By
Anne Swerlick and Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Mar 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Feb 2020

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Feb 2020

FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

By
FPI Staff
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FL House and Senate FY 2020-21 Budget Recommendations

By
FPI Staff
|
Tag:
State Budget
Feb 2020

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

By
FPI Staff
|

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

By
FPI Staff
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Dec 2019

USDA’s Three Rules to Slash SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
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USDA’s Three Rules to Slash SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Dec 2019

Holiday Season Especially Trying Time Under Florida’s Low TANF Levels

By
Cindy Huddleston
|

Holiday Season Especially Trying Time Under Florida’s Low TANF Levels

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Nov 2019

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

By
FPI Staff
|

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

By
FPI Staff
|
Tag:
State Budget
Nov 2019

Almost 200,000 FL Children Could Lose Free School Lunch

By
Cindy Huddleston
|

Almost 200,000 FL Children Could Lose Free School Lunch

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Oct 2019

Florida's Neglect of TANF

By
Cindy Huddleston
|

Florida's Neglect of TANF

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Sep 2019

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Tag:
Safety Net
Sep 2019

Help Spread the Word on Replacement SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Help Spread the Word on Replacement SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Aug 2019

Federal Proposal to Cut SNAP BBCE...

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Federal Proposal to Cut SNAP BBCE...

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Jul 2019

Setting the Record Straight on Who Gets TANF in Florida

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Setting the Record Straight on Who Gets TANF in Florida

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Jul 2019

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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Report Touting Success of Florida’s SNAP Work Requirements...

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Jul 2019

Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
|

Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
|
Tag:
State Budget
Jun 2019

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

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Jun 2019

Hurricane Season and D-SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
|

Hurricane Season and D-SNAP

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Mar 2019

There's No Time Limit on Hunger

By
Cindy Huddleston
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There's No Time Limit on Hunger

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Feb 2019

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

By
Cindy Huddleston
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SNAP: The Shutdown is Over. But not the Aftermath.

By
Cindy Huddleston
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Jan 2019

Fed Shutdown to Impact SNAP for Millions of Floridians

By
Cindy Huddleston (guest blogger)
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Fed Shutdown to Impact SNAP for Millions of Floridians

By
Cindy Huddleston (guest blogger)
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Dec 2018

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

By
FPI Staff
|

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

By
FPI Staff
|
Tag:
Immigration
Oct 2018

Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply...

By
Anne Swerlick
|

Only Wealthy Immigrants Need Apply...

By
Anne Swerlick
|
Tag:
Immigration
Mar 2018

SNAP a Critical Poverty-Reduction Tool

By
Danielle Neal (intern)
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SNAP a Critical Poverty-Reduction Tool

By
Danielle Neal (intern)
|
Tag:
Safety Net
Jun 2017

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

By
Esubalew Dadi
|

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

By
Esubalew Dadi
|
Tag:
Health Care
Mar 2017

Requiring Drug Testing...

By
Esubalew Dadi
|

Requiring Drug Testing...

By
Esubalew Dadi
|
Tag:
Safety Net
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