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State Budget
Nov 2024
Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: NREGMT
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Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: NREGMT
By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Cindy Huddleston
Nov 2024
Florida's State Budget: Summary by Issue Area
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Florida's State Budget: Summary by Issue Area
By
FPI Staff
Nov 2024
Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Education
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Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Education
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Oct 2024
FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Corrections and Youth Justice
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FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Corrections and Youth Justice
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Oct 2024
Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Health and Human Services
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Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Health and Human Services
By
Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®
Cindy Huddleston
Sep 2024
5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit
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5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit
By
FPI Staff
Sep 2024
Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: General Government
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Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: General Government
By
Cicely Hodges
Aug 2024
Legislation Scrapped in 2011 Offers Clues to How FL Might Fund ‘Great Outdoors’ Initiative
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Legislation Scrapped in 2011 Offers Clues to How FL Might Fund ‘Great Outdoors’ Initiative
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Aug 2024
Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Introduction and Revenue Overview
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Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Introduction and Revenue Overview
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Jul 2024
Walk the Walk: Florida Legislature Must Shore up Funds for Urgent Repairs
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Walk the Walk: Florida Legislature Must Shore up Funds for Urgent Repairs
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Jun 2024
County-Level Map of FY 2024-25 Budget Vetoes
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County-Level Map of FY 2024-25 Budget Vetoes
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
May 2024
The Clock is Ticking on Enhanced Federal Funding for Mobile Response Teams
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The Clock is Ticking on Enhanced Federal Funding for Mobile Response Teams
By
Anne Swerlick (Guest Author)
Apr 2024
Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading
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Florida’s Public Dashboard on Health Care Costs is Misleading
By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Apr 2024
Behind the Numbers (Part 3): 9 Takeaways from the Florida Legislature’s Tax Package
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Behind the Numbers (Part 3): 9 Takeaways from the Florida Legislature’s Tax Package
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2024
Behind the Numbers (Part 2): Lawmakers Miss an Opportunity to Make Florida's Tax Code Fairer
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Behind the Numbers (Part 2): Lawmakers Miss an Opportunity to Make Florida's Tax Code Fairer
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2024
Behind the Numbers (Part 1): Florida's Regressive Tax System is in Need of Reform
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Behind the Numbers (Part 1): Florida's Regressive Tax System is in Need of Reform
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2024
Behind the Numbers: What Floridians Should Know About FL's Tax System in FY 2024-25
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Behind the Numbers: What Floridians Should Know About FL's Tax System in FY 2024-25
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Mar 2024
Legislative Roundup: Housing-Related Bills Passed in 2024
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Legislative Roundup: Housing-Related Bills Passed in 2024
By
Cicely Hodges
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2024-25)
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2024-25)
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Health and Human Services
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Health and Human Services
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Education
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Education
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Safety Net
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Safety Net
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Housing
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Housing
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Immigration Enforcement
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Immigration Enforcement
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Environment
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Environment
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Criminal Justice and Corrections
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FL Budget Proposals in Brief: Criminal Justice and Corrections
By
FPI Staff
Feb 2024
State of the Budget (Part 3): Florida Leaves Federal Dollars on the Table
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State of the Budget (Part 3): Florida Leaves Federal Dollars on the Table
By
FPI Staff
Jan 2024
State of the Budget (Part 2): What Would Some of the Key Policy Proposals Cost?
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State of the Budget (Part 2): What Would Some of the Key Policy Proposals Cost?
By
FPI Staff
Jan 2024
State of the Budget (Part 1): Florida’s Revenue Outlook
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State of the Budget (Part 1): Florida’s Revenue Outlook
By
FPI Staff
Nov 2023
2024 Legislative Agenda
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2024 Legislative Agenda
By
FPI Staff
Aug 2023
Florida FY 2023-24 Budget: Summary by Issue Area
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Florida FY 2023-24 Budget: Summary by Issue Area
By
FPI Staff
Jul 2023
Bill Summary: HB 1 (2023)
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Bill Summary: HB 1 (2023)
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Jun 2023
10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session
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10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session
By
FPI Staff
Apr 2023
What Charges Do Floridians Face Under SB 1718?
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What Charges Do Floridians Face Under SB 1718?
By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Apr 2023
Saving Taxpayer Dollars and Reducing Recidivism Through Occupational Licensing Reform
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Saving Taxpayer Dollars and Reducing Recidivism Through Occupational Licensing Reform
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Apr 2023
14 Steps Florida Lawmaker Can Take to Raise $3.5 Billion in Revenue
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14 Steps Florida Lawmaker Can Take to Raise $3.5 Billion in Revenue
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2023
Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals
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Florida House and Senate FY 2023-24 Budget Proposals
By
FPI Staff
Mar 2023
Florida House and Senate Member Requests by District (2023)
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Florida House and Senate Member Requests by District (2023)
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Mar 2023
Lingering Concerns With the 'Live Local Act'
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Lingering Concerns With the 'Live Local Act'
By
Cicely Hodges
Mar 2023
Governor’s Recommended Tax and Spending Proposals: Summary for FY 2023-24
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Governor’s Recommended Tax and Spending Proposals: Summary for FY 2023-24
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Mar 2023
Between the Lines: 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Recommended Budget
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Between the Lines: 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Recommended Budget
By
FPI Staff
Mar 2023
2023 Legislative Agenda
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2023 Legislative Agenda
By
FPI Staff
Mar 2023
The Cost of Universal Vouchers: Three Factors to Consider in Analyzing Fiscal Impacts of CS/HB 1
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The Cost of Universal Vouchers: Three Factors to Consider in Analyzing Fiscal Impacts of CS/HB 1
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Mary McKillip, PhD
Feb 2023
Florida SB 202: Potential Fiscal Impacts
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Florida SB 202: Potential Fiscal Impacts
By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Mary McKillip, PhD
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
Aug 2022
Silent Spending: Florida’s Shadow Budget Needs Greater Scrutiny (2022)
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Silent Spending: Florida’s Shadow Budget Needs Greater Scrutiny (2022)
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Aug 2022
Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
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Funding for Behavioral Health Services in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
By
Anne Swerlick
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
Register Now! "Breaking Down the FY 2022-23 State Budget" (Virtual Panel Discussion)
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Register Now! "Breaking Down the FY 2022-23 State Budget" (Virtual Panel Discussion)
By
FPI Staff
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
Mar 2022
Top 5 Things To Know About the FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package
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Top 5 Things To Know About the FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package
By
FPI Staff
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
Bill Summary: HB 1355 and SB 1808
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Bill Summary: HB 1355 and SB 1808
By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Dec 2021
Tax Relief Must Be Targeted to Those Who Need it Most
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Tax Relief Must Be Targeted to Those Who Need it Most
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Dec 2021
Between the Lines: Top 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Budget
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Between the Lines: Top 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Budget
By
FPI Staff
Oct 2021
3 Reasons Why Florida Lawmakers Should Fix the Corporate Income Tax
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3 Reasons Why Florida Lawmakers Should Fix the Corporate Income Tax
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Tax Policy
Sep 2021
2022 Legislative Agenda
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2022 Legislative Agenda
By
FPI Staff
State Budget
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
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
May 2021
Revenue from New Gaming Compact Could Bolster Florida’s Long-Term Recovery
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Revenue from New Gaming Compact Could Bolster Florida’s Long-Term Recovery
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
revenue
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
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
The American Rescue Plan's Impact on Florida
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The American Rescue Plan's Impact on Florida
By
Sadaf Knight
Federal Policy Research
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
Jan 2021
State Budget Timeline: What Floridians Need to Know
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State Budget Timeline: What Floridians Need to Know
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
State Budget
Jan 2021
The Key to Florida’s Recovery is Revenue-Raising Solutions, Not Budget Cuts
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The Key to Florida’s Recovery is Revenue-Raising Solutions, Not Budget Cuts
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
revenue and tax fairness
Dec 2020
The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2020 in Florida
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The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2020 in Florida
By
FPI Staff
disaster recovery
Nov 2020
Nonprofits Can, and Should, Lobby for Policies That Drive Community Impact
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Nonprofits Can, and Should, Lobby for Policies That Drive Community Impact
By
Holly Bullard
SNAC
Nov 2020
Top 5 Reasons Why Medicaid Expansion Goes Hand in Hand...
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Top 5 Reasons Why Medicaid Expansion Goes Hand in Hand...
By
Anne Swerlick
State Budget
Nov 2020
2021 Legislature Must Prioritize Revenue-Raising Solutions...
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2021 Legislature Must Prioritize Revenue-Raising Solutions...
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Tax Code
Oct 2020
Florida Would See an Extra $577 Million in Sales Tax Revenue Under Amendment 2
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Florida Would See an Extra $577 Million in Sales Tax Revenue Under Amendment 2
By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
State Budget
Oct 2020
Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health
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Florida's Lukewarm Commitment to Investing in Behavioral Health
By
Anne Swerlick
Fully Fund Mental Health
Sep 2020
Knight Testimony to Joint Legislative Budget Commission
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Knight Testimony to Joint Legislative Budget Commission
By
Sadaf Knight
State Budget
Aug 2020
Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Education
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Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Education
By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Aug 2020
What’s Ahead for the Florida Budget?
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What’s Ahead for the Florida Budget?
By
Sadaf Knight
revenue and tax fairness
Aug 2020
Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Public Safety and Corrections
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Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Public Safety and Corrections
By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Aug 2020
Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Natural Resources, Environment, Growth Management, Transportation
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Florida Budget (FY 2020-21): Natural Resources, Environment, Growth Management, Transportation
By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Jul 2020
CARES Act Education Dollars a Promising Start, But More Federal Aid Needed...
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CARES Act Education Dollars a Promising Start, But More Federal Aid Needed...
By
Holly Bullard
Education
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
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
Jun 2020
35 Organizations to DeSantis: Preserve Crucial Public Services in State Budget
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35 Organizations to DeSantis: Preserve Crucial Public Services in State Budget
By
FPI Staff
State Budget
May 2020
Florida Could Lose $800 Million in Revenue Each Month as Unemployment Rises
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Florida Could Lose $800 Million in Revenue Each Month as Unemployment Rises
By
Robert C. Osborne, Sr.
Sadaf Knight
Holly Bullard
Tax Policy
Apr 2020
Florida Faces an Unprecedented Revenue Shortfall – More Federal Aid is Needed
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Florida Faces an Unprecedented Revenue Shortfall – More Federal Aid is Needed
By
Sadaf Knight
State Budget
Apr 2020
What Does the CARES Act Mean for Florida?
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What Does the CARES Act Mean for Florida?
By
Sadaf Knight
coronavirus
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
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
Oct 2019
DeSantis Announces Commitment to Teacher Raises...
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DeSantis Announces Commitment to Teacher Raises...
By
Holly Bullard
Education
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
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
Jan 2019
FL Senate Solidifies Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform
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FL Senate Solidifies Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Criminal Justice
Sep 2018
Amendment 5 Would Worsen Florida’s Environmental Crisis and Impede Disaster Recovery
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Amendment 5 Would Worsen Florida’s Environmental Crisis and Impede Disaster Recovery
By
Sadaf Knight
Environment & Conservation
Jun 2018
Lessons Learned from Knox County, Tennessee
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Lessons Learned from Knox County, Tennessee
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Criminal Justice
May 2018
Massive Cuts to Substance Abuse and Re-Entry Programs
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Massive Cuts to Substance Abuse and Re-Entry Programs
By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Criminal Justice
Mar 2018
FL Leg. in Overtime
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FL Leg. in Overtime
By
Anne Swerlick
medicaid
Feb 2018
Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Debate Redux
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Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement Debate Redux
By
Anne Swerlick
Health Care
Jan 2018
Governor Scott Delivers Final State of the State Speech
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Governor Scott Delivers Final State of the State Speech
By
Danielle Neal (intern)
State Budget
Dec 2017
Gov's Proposed Budget Falls Short
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Gov's Proposed Budget Falls Short
By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Nov 2017
Governor's Budget Proposal Includes Important First Steps...
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Governor's Budget Proposal Includes Important First Steps...
By
FPI Staff
Education
Jun 2017
State Budget Developed in Public...
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State Budget Developed in Public...
By
FPI Staff
State Budget