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ICYMI: A recent poll conducted on behalf of FPI found that 63% of Florida voters believe property insurance relief should be a higher priority for the state Legislature than property tax relief when given a choice between the two.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
ICYMI: A recent poll conducted on behalf of FPI found that 63% of Florida voters believe property insurance relief should be a higher priority for the state Legislature than property tax relief when given a choice between the two.
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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vast contributions to the fight for civil rights and human dignity. (1/2)
January 19, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vast contributions to the fight for civil rights and human dignity. (1/2)
Tomorrow (Jan. 13) marks the start of Florida's 2026 regular legislative session.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Tomorrow (Jan. 13) marks the start of Florida's 2026 regular legislative session.
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"A bipartisan House vote in favor of extending the ACA tax credit enhancements for three years is a bold move in the right direction for the health and financial well-being of 4.7 million Floridians." -FPI CEO Sadaf Knight
Read FPI's full statement below 👇
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Read FPI's full statement below 👇
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Statement on US House Approval of Legislation That Would Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
The last thing Floridians can afford right now is a dramatic increase in health care premiums.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:26 PM
"A bipartisan House vote in favor of extending the ACA tax credit enhancements for three years is a bold move in the right direction for the health and financial well-being of 4.7 million Floridians." -FPI CEO Sadaf Knight
Read FPI's full statement below 👇
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Read FPI's full statement below 👇
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FPI's Norín Dollard writes on FL's Schools of Hope expansion:
"It is time for lawmakers to repeal this law and end this drain of taxpayer dollars that harm Florida’s neighborhood schools and students to the benefit of private interests."
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"It is time for lawmakers to repeal this law and end this drain of taxpayer dollars that harm Florida’s neighborhood schools and students to the benefit of private interests."
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Schools of Hope Threaten Florida’s Neighborhood Schools
According to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), charter schools “are public schools that operate under a performance contract, or a ’charter’ which frees them from many regulations created f...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM
FPI's Norín Dollard writes on FL's Schools of Hope expansion:
"It is time for lawmakers to repeal this law and end this drain of taxpayer dollars that harm Florida’s neighborhood schools and students to the benefit of private interests."
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"It is time for lawmakers to repeal this law and end this drain of taxpayer dollars that harm Florida’s neighborhood schools and students to the benefit of private interests."
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On this Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting FPI.
Your support helps us continue our work of analyzing the most critical state and federal policies that impact Floridians, as well as sharing our research into 2026 and beyond.
Donate to FPI today at: floridapolicy.org/donate
Your support helps us continue our work of analyzing the most critical state and federal policies that impact Floridians, as well as sharing our research into 2026 and beyond.
Donate to FPI today at: floridapolicy.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On this Giving Tuesday, please consider supporting FPI.
Your support helps us continue our work of analyzing the most critical state and federal policies that impact Floridians, as well as sharing our research into 2026 and beyond.
Donate to FPI today at: floridapolicy.org/donate
Your support helps us continue our work of analyzing the most critical state and federal policies that impact Floridians, as well as sharing our research into 2026 and beyond.
Donate to FPI today at: floridapolicy.org/donate
From the FL Coalition for Thriving Public Schools:
Charter school operators sent at least 690 letters of intent to school districts in FL, staking their claim to space in public schools loosely defined as "under-utilized" by the state.
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Charter school operators sent at least 690 letters of intent to school districts in FL, staking their claim to space in public schools loosely defined as "under-utilized" by the state.
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Hundreds of Schools of Hope letters target even more schools | Florida Coalition for Thriving Public Schools
Hundreds of letters, targeting even more schools, threaten public education under Schools of Hope expansion Florida – Charter School operators have so far sent at least 690 letters of intent to schoo...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
From the FL Coalition for Thriving Public Schools:
Charter school operators sent at least 690 letters of intent to school districts in FL, staking their claim to space in public schools loosely defined as "under-utilized" by the state.
Read more 👇
floridathrivingpublicschools.org/2025/11/17/h...
Charter school operators sent at least 690 letters of intent to school districts in FL, staking their claim to space in public schools loosely defined as "under-utilized" by the state.
Read more 👇
floridathrivingpublicschools.org/2025/11/17/h...
NEW: Public infrastructure is the dominant focus among the 12 FL jurisdictions that received Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for the 2023–2024 storms and also published Action Plans.
Read more from FPI's Ethan Frey 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/how-fl...
Read more from FPI's Ethan Frey 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/how-fl...
How Florida is Spending its Disaster Recovery Dollars — and What it Reveals About Our Priorities
More than $4 billion in federal disaster recovery funding is now flowing to Florida communities to help them recover from 2023–2024 storms, reshaping local budgets and recovery efforts from Fort Myers...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
NEW: Public infrastructure is the dominant focus among the 12 FL jurisdictions that received Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for the 2023–2024 storms and also published Action Plans.
Read more from FPI's Ethan Frey 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/how-fl...
Read more from FPI's Ethan Frey 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/how-fl...
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Thanks to our colleagues at @floridapolicy.bsky.social for putting together the #FloridaTimeline to help visualize the scope of the issue. @fji-law.bsky.social urges leaders to meaningfully address housing insecurity.
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thanks to our colleagues at @floridapolicy.bsky.social for putting together the #FloridaTimeline to help visualize the scope of the issue. @fji-law.bsky.social urges leaders to meaningfully address housing insecurity.
Today is the #SNAPDayOfAction.
42M people – including 3M in Florida – are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Take action now--contact your members in Congress👇
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#SNAPDayOfAction #SNAPDOA
42M people – including 3M in Florida – are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Take action now--contact your members in Congress👇
mazon.org/policy_actio...
#SNAPDayOfAction #SNAPDOA
October 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today is the #SNAPDayOfAction.
42M people – including 3M in Florida – are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Take action now--contact your members in Congress👇
mazon.org/policy_actio...
#SNAPDayOfAction #SNAPDOA
42M people – including 3M in Florida – are at risk of losing SNAP benefits on November 1. USDA has a contingency fund but hasn't released it.
Take action now--contact your members in Congress👇
mazon.org/policy_actio...
#SNAPDayOfAction #SNAPDOA
ICYMI: Even with historic federal funding in the wake of recent storms, FPI found that Florida still faces $14.8 billion in documented unmet recovery needs — costs that arise from damages to homes, public infrastructure, and local businesses.
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When the Next Storm Hits, Will Florida Be Left on Its Own?
Florida faces $14.8 billion in documented unmet recovery needs, even with historic federal funding.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
ICYMI: Even with historic federal funding in the wake of recent storms, FPI found that Florida still faces $14.8 billion in documented unmet recovery needs — costs that arise from damages to homes, public infrastructure, and local businesses.
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FPI has added a new issue area to the timeline—housing policy!
Systemic racism deeply embedded into our state’s laws—over the past 160 years—has kept access to safe and affordable housing out of reach for many Floridians.
View the full timeline: floridatimeline.org
Systemic racism deeply embedded into our state’s laws—over the past 160 years—has kept access to safe and affordable housing out of reach for many Floridians.
View the full timeline: floridatimeline.org
October 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
FPI has added a new issue area to the timeline—housing policy!
Systemic racism deeply embedded into our state’s laws—over the past 160 years—has kept access to safe and affordable housing out of reach for many Floridians.
View the full timeline: floridatimeline.org
Systemic racism deeply embedded into our state’s laws—over the past 160 years—has kept access to safe and affordable housing out of reach for many Floridians.
View the full timeline: floridatimeline.org
H.R. 1 locks in sustained benefits for the wealthiest Americans while weakening basic needs programs for people with low income.
ICYMI--FPI's latest blog post discusses some of measure's provisions against the backdrop of recent Census Bureau data. 👇
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ICYMI--FPI's latest blog post discusses some of measure's provisions against the backdrop of recent Census Bureau data. 👇
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Challenges Ahead: What Census Data Reveals about the Wealth Gap and Uninsured Rate as Florida Braces for H.R. 1
Millions risk losing access to basic needs services, assistance, and health insurance.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
H.R. 1 locks in sustained benefits for the wealthiest Americans while weakening basic needs programs for people with low income.
ICYMI--FPI's latest blog post discusses some of measure's provisions against the backdrop of recent Census Bureau data. 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/challe...
ICYMI--FPI's latest blog post discusses some of measure's provisions against the backdrop of recent Census Bureau data. 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/challe...
NEW: Reduced FEMA aid would have driven an 11-38% property tax hike in Lee County after Hurricane Ian, FPI's research shows.
Read the latest blog post by Ethan Frey 👇
Read the latest blog post by Ethan Frey 👇
When the Next Storm Hits, Will Florida Be Left on Its Own?
Florida faces $14.8 billion in documented unmet recovery needs, even with historic federal funding.
www.floridapolicy.org
October 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW: Reduced FEMA aid would have driven an 11-38% property tax hike in Lee County after Hurricane Ian, FPI's research shows.
Read the latest blog post by Ethan Frey 👇
Read the latest blog post by Ethan Frey 👇
FPI's updated min. wage & living wage dashboard shows that far too many Floridians struggle to make ends meet at a $14 wage — even those in households with more than one person working full time.
View the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
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View the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
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Florida by the Numbers: Minimum and Living Wage Dashboard
Far too many Floridians struggle to make ends meet at a $14 wage.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
FPI's updated min. wage & living wage dashboard shows that far too many Floridians struggle to make ends meet at a $14 wage — even those in households with more than one person working full time.
View the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/florid...
View the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
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The latest FPI report, which found that there are 611,000+ outdoor workers in Florida, recommends establishing and enforcing statewide heat-illness prevention standards.
Read the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
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Read the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
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High Heat, Higher Responsibility (2025): The Sunshine State Must Enact Policies to Protect Working Floridians
An estimated 611,100 Floridians work outdoor jobs.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The latest FPI report, which found that there are 611,000+ outdoor workers in Florida, recommends establishing and enforcing statewide heat-illness prevention standards.
Read the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
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Read the latest from Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/high-h...
NEW: Eliminating homestead property taxes could cost Florida roughly $18.5 billion.
FPI's interactive map, the latest from Esteban Santis, PhD, shows how much revenue is at stake for Florida counties and school districts 👇
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FPI's interactive map, the latest from Esteban Santis, PhD, shows how much revenue is at stake for Florida counties and school districts 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/homest...
Homestead Property Tax Revenue is Crucial to Florida Counties, School Districts, and Municipalities (Map)
Eliminating property taxes is a costly decision.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NEW: Eliminating homestead property taxes could cost Florida roughly $18.5 billion.
FPI's interactive map, the latest from Esteban Santis, PhD, shows how much revenue is at stake for Florida counties and school districts 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/homest...
FPI's interactive map, the latest from Esteban Santis, PhD, shows how much revenue is at stake for Florida counties and school districts 👇
www.floridapolicy.org/posts/homest...
NEW: Florida has failed to implement two critical child health policy measures -- a law expanding FL's KidCare program and another that is supposed to enable schools to draw down additional federal Medicaid dollars.
Read the latest from Erica Monet Li 👇
Read the latest from Erica Monet Li 👇
Health and Back to School: Florida’s Inadequate Implementation of Child Health Policy
The state's lack of accountability has contributed to a system of inadequate care in Florida, especially for children.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
NEW: Florida has failed to implement two critical child health policy measures -- a law expanding FL's KidCare program and another that is supposed to enable schools to draw down additional federal Medicaid dollars.
Read the latest from Erica Monet Li 👇
Read the latest from Erica Monet Li 👇
FPI has published our newest budget analysis report on education at bit.ly/Ed-Budget.
FPI is also hosting a 3-part virtual webinar series on the unfolding impacts of H.R. 1 across different issue areas.
First up: Revenue Overview + Education! Register at bit.ly/3-Part-Webinar
FPI is also hosting a 3-part virtual webinar series on the unfolding impacts of H.R. 1 across different issue areas.
First up: Revenue Overview + Education! Register at bit.ly/3-Part-Webinar
September 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
FPI has published our newest budget analysis report on education at bit.ly/Ed-Budget.
FPI is also hosting a 3-part virtual webinar series on the unfolding impacts of H.R. 1 across different issue areas.
First up: Revenue Overview + Education! Register at bit.ly/3-Part-Webinar
FPI is also hosting a 3-part virtual webinar series on the unfolding impacts of H.R. 1 across different issue areas.
First up: Revenue Overview + Education! Register at bit.ly/3-Part-Webinar
Just in time for Labor Day, FPI’s senior policy analyst Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD joins Tim Padgett on WLRN’s South Florida Roundup to discuss the impacts of draconian immigration crackdowns & proposals to repeal child labor protections on our labor market.
Listen to the podcast at: bit.ly/WLRN-FPI
Listen to the podcast at: bit.ly/WLRN-FPI
September 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Just in time for Labor Day, FPI’s senior policy analyst Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD joins Tim Padgett on WLRN’s South Florida Roundup to discuss the impacts of draconian immigration crackdowns & proposals to repeal child labor protections on our labor market.
Listen to the podcast at: bit.ly/WLRN-FPI
Listen to the podcast at: bit.ly/WLRN-FPI
FPI has published a new brief on how the federal reconciliation bill—which became law on July 4, 2025—cripples Florida’s SNAP program and causes further harm to already vulnerable Floridians.
Read the full brief at: bit.ly/HR1-SNAP
Read the full brief at: bit.ly/HR1-SNAP
August 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
FPI has published a new brief on how the federal reconciliation bill—which became law on July 4, 2025—cripples Florida’s SNAP program and causes further harm to already vulnerable Floridians.
Read the full brief at: bit.ly/HR1-SNAP
Read the full brief at: bit.ly/HR1-SNAP
FPI has published a new report on the FY 2025-26 budget summary for corrections and youth justice.
Read the full report here: www.floridapolicy.org/posts/fy-202...
Read the full report here: www.floridapolicy.org/posts/fy-202...
August 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
FPI has published a new report on the FY 2025-26 budget summary for corrections and youth justice.
Read the full report here: www.floridapolicy.org/posts/fy-202...
Read the full report here: www.floridapolicy.org/posts/fy-202...
*New blog post by Ethan Frey, FPI Visiting Fellow
In Jan. 2025, the HUD awarded $4B in CDBG-DR funding to FL to help meet unmet recovery needs from previous storms. However, the FL Department of Commerce has refused to establish a Homeowner Reimbursement Program.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/4lk0bTB
In Jan. 2025, the HUD awarded $4B in CDBG-DR funding to FL to help meet unmet recovery needs from previous storms. However, the FL Department of Commerce has refused to establish a Homeowner Reimbursement Program.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/4lk0bTB
August 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
*New blog post by Ethan Frey, FPI Visiting Fellow
In Jan. 2025, the HUD awarded $4B in CDBG-DR funding to FL to help meet unmet recovery needs from previous storms. However, the FL Department of Commerce has refused to establish a Homeowner Reimbursement Program.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/4lk0bTB
In Jan. 2025, the HUD awarded $4B in CDBG-DR funding to FL to help meet unmet recovery needs from previous storms. However, the FL Department of Commerce has refused to establish a Homeowner Reimbursement Program.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/4lk0bTB
*New report: General Government Budget Summary
FPI provides a deep dive into how these massive cuts to federal funding and basic needs programs are causing further detriment to Floridians who are already struggling to get their basic needs met.
Read more: bit.ly/Budget-Summary
FPI provides a deep dive into how these massive cuts to federal funding and basic needs programs are causing further detriment to Floridians who are already struggling to get their basic needs met.
Read more: bit.ly/Budget-Summary
August 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
*New report: General Government Budget Summary
FPI provides a deep dive into how these massive cuts to federal funding and basic needs programs are causing further detriment to Floridians who are already struggling to get their basic needs met.
Read more: bit.ly/Budget-Summary
FPI provides a deep dive into how these massive cuts to federal funding and basic needs programs are causing further detriment to Floridians who are already struggling to get their basic needs met.
Read more: bit.ly/Budget-Summary
*New blog post + interactive map tool by FPI
To assist the public and add transparency concerning the FY 2025-26 vetoes and total appropriations by county, FPI has developed a tool to show vetoes as they impact counties.
Read the rest of the blog and interact with our tool at bit.ly/FPI-Map-Tool
To assist the public and add transparency concerning the FY 2025-26 vetoes and total appropriations by county, FPI has developed a tool to show vetoes as they impact counties.
Read the rest of the blog and interact with our tool at bit.ly/FPI-Map-Tool
July 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
*New blog post + interactive map tool by FPI
To assist the public and add transparency concerning the FY 2025-26 vetoes and total appropriations by county, FPI has developed a tool to show vetoes as they impact counties.
Read the rest of the blog and interact with our tool at bit.ly/FPI-Map-Tool
To assist the public and add transparency concerning the FY 2025-26 vetoes and total appropriations by county, FPI has developed a tool to show vetoes as they impact counties.
Read the rest of the blog and interact with our tool at bit.ly/FPI-Map-Tool