Florida Policy Institute
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An independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to advancing policies and budgets that improve economic mobility and the quality of life for all Floridians. Read more: https://linktr.ee/FloridaPolicy
Florida's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays an important role in the wake of hurricanes or other disasters. Learn more in the latest fact sheet by FPI's Cindy Huddleston ⬇️ www.floridapolicy.org/posts/disast...
Disaster Basics: Ways SNAP Helps People After a Disaster
As hurricane season is coming up — read up on FPI's fact sheet about the ways SNAP can help Floridians deal with recovery after disasters occur.
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ICYMI: See how Florida counties & municipalities would be impacted by Amendment 3 with FPI's interactive maps and table ⬇️ www.floridapolicy.org/posts/florid...
Amendment 3: Property Tax Ballot Language Summary and Local Fiscal Impacts
The proposed amendment will be before Florida voters in November 2026.
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ICYMI: The rule proposed by the Board of Governors to block undocumented students from FL's public universities undermines legislative intent and would create more barriers to higher ed, notes FPI's Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD. Read FPI's comments below ⬇️ www.floridapolicy.org/posts/fpi-co...
FPI Comments on Proposed Regulation 6.001(10), General Admissions
The Board of Governors has offered no financial estimate of how much this proposed regulation could cost universities and the larger state economy.
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A new Florida Policy Institute report points to FJI's litigation as evidence of a pattern: When the state locks people up, whether in prisons or immigration detention, safety and dignity take a back seat to enforcement. Read the full report at linkin.bio/fji
NEW: Whether in FL prisons or immigration facilities, enforcement & confinement are frequently prioritized, while the dignity, safety, and well-being of those held in state custody too often remain secondary considerations, writes FPI's Tachana Joseph ⬇️ www.floridapolicy.org/posts/legacy...
Legacy of the Past: How Florida’s Immigration Enforcement Mirrors Its Tough-on-Crime Playbook
Over the past several years, Florida has significantly expanded its immigration enforcement efforts.
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The agenda for FPI’s 2026 Florida Policy Summit is available now! Remember to register for tickets at FloridaPolicySummit.org.
Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the day in 1865 that news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, TX. Florida celebrates this day on May 20, as on this day in 1865, emancipation was proclaimed in Tallahassee. (1/2)
NEW: The proposed amendment on property tax reform (soon to be known as Amendent 3) would result in a cost shift -- not a cost savings -- and erode local revenue. Read more from FPI's Esteban Santis ⬇️ www.floridapolicy.org/posts/florid...
Florida Property Tax Amendment: Ballot Language Summary
The proposed amendment will be before Florida voters in November 2026.
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ICYMI: H.R. 1, the federal reconciliation bill enacted on July 4, 2025, includes deep cuts to food assistance. Between July and December 2025, participation in SNAP fell by roughly 10% in Florida — or over a quarter million people (277,513). www.floridapolicy.org/posts/partic...
Participation in SNAP Falls Sharply Across Florida After Congress Makes Drastic Program Cuts
The highest rate of decline occurred in Monroe and Collier counties.
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NEW: Just five months after H.R. 1 was enacted, participation in Florida’s SNAP fell by roughly 10 percent — or over a quarter million people (277,513). Monroe and Collier saw the highest rate of decline. Read the latest by FPI's Cindy Huddleston ⬇️ www.floridapolicy.org/posts/partic...
Participation in SNAP Falls Sharply Across Florida After Congress Makes Drastic Program Cuts
The highest rate of decline occurred in Monroe and Collier counties.
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The 2026 @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social KIDS COUNT® Data Book includes an enhanced index that shows not only how states rank on child well-being, but also how outcomes for kids have changed over time. See how children and families are faring in Florida: bit.ly/26DataBook-BS
Early bird tickets for FPI's 2026 Florida Policy Summit are ending soon! The last day to register for tickets at the early bird rate is June 14. Starting June 15, tickets for the summit will be $100. Register now at FloridaPolicySummit.org
Select tickets – Florida Policy Summit 2026 – Lido Beach Resort
Florida Policy Summit 2026 – Lido Beach Resort, Wed Sep 16, 2026 - Thu Sep 17, 2026 - Florida Policy Institute (FPI) is hosting the second Florida Policy Summit on September 16 and 17, bringing togeth...
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As "Florida already lacks a personal income tax and the amendment creates a pathway to eliminating far more property taxes, [FPI's Esteban] Santis said, 'This is the most radical property-tax-cut proposal in the country in modern times.'" Via @wsj.com : www.wsj.com/us-news/flor...
Florida Lawmakers Add Property-Tax Cut to November Ballot
Supporters, like Gov. DeSantis, say property-tax revenue has far outpaced inflation in recent years. Detractors warn of trimmed services.
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Realizing the full promise of second chances will require a sustained commitment from lawmakers to policies that move beyond punishment and toward true reintegration, writes Tachana Joseph. Read the latest on FPI's blog 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/opport...
Opportunities for Second-Chance Policies in a State Committed to its 'Tough-on-Crime' Stance
Realizing the full promise of second chances will require moving beyond punishment and toward true reintegration.
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ICYMI: FPI found that a statewide paid leave program would benefit between 194,000 and 366,000 Floridians, depending on leave length and type. Read more in FPI's latest report👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/a-smar...
A Smart Investment: The Case for Paid Family Leave in Florida
A statewide paid family leave program could benefit between 194,000 and 366,000 Floridians.
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The FL Dept. of Education is seeking to prohibit undocumented students from attending FL's public colleges & Adult General Education programs, even though the state Legislature rejected a similiar proposal. More below from FPI's Norín Dollard 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/florid...
Florida Seeks to Ban Undocumented Students from Adult General Education Programs and Florida Public Colleges
In 2025, the Legislature significantly hindered undocumented students from attending Florida’s public colleges, universities, and career centers by blocking their access to in-state tuition waivers, t...
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Under H.R. 1, older adults up to age 65, veterans, young adults who aged out of foster care, and others are now at risk of losing SNAP if they are unable to comply with onerous work-reporting requirements. Read the latest by FPI's Cindy Huddleston 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/h-r-1s...
H.R. 1’s Expanded Work-Reporting Requirements for SNAP Participants Hurt Floridians and the Economy
Imposing work requirements on SNAP participants who are already in difficult situations is counterintuitive to promoting employment.
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“This should go without saying, but you can’t make children healthy again by taking away their health coverage." –FPI's Holly Bullard re: FL's opposition to "continuous coverage" rule for kids on Medicaid & CHIP and refusal to implement KidCare expansion www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
Why a plan to fix health insurance for thousands of children has stalled
In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children. But the expanded coverage has stalled.
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Registration for the 2026 Florida Policy Summit opens TODAY and tickets are now on sale! For ticket registration and more information, visit FloridaPolicySummit.org
Select tickets – Florida Policy Summit 2026 – Lido Beach Resort
Florida Policy Summit 2026 – Lido Beach Resort, Wed Sep 16, 2026 - Thu Sep 17, 2026 - Florida Policy Institute (FPI) is hosting the second Florida Policy Summit on September 16 and 17, bringing togeth...
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FPI released a statement from our CEO, Sadaf Knight, opposing newly proposed rules from the FL DOE which would close off the opportunity of community college and adult education for undocumented Floridians. (1/2)
ICYMI: Watch Dr. Tsoukalas' interview on how a statewide paid family leave program could benefit Florida around the 30:00 mark. 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=27e0...
Earth Day is near, the price of no paid leave, Tampa Bay's tattoo culture
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Florida Policy Institute @floridapolicy.bsky.social · 4mo ago📻 Tune in today (4/16) at 12 PM (ET) to WUSF 89.7! FPI's Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD, will be a guest on “Florida Matters Live & Local” discussing how statewide paid family leave could benefit working Floridians. Don't miss it. 🔗 t.co/4jrZC0EBLu www.youtube.com/watch?v=27e0...
Florida has taken a limited approach to paid family leave, covering only some public employees. A statewide policy covering working Floridians in the public *and* private sectors would help families here thrive. ICYMI, FPI's latest report www.floridapolicy.org/posts/a-smar...
A Smart Investment: The Case for Paid Family Leave in Florida
A statewide paid family leave program could benefit between 194,000 and 366,000 Floridians.
floridapolicy.org
The FL Senate proposed a $115B budget for next fiscal year, which would cut current spending by $1.9B. The FL House's $113.6B proposal would cut current spending by nearly $3.4B. As lawmakers hammer out an agreement, check out FPI's overview of each chamber's budget recs 👇
Florida Policy Institute @floridapolicy.bsky.social · 5mo agoICYMI: Although Florida policymakers are facing significant budget challenges, they continue to focus on cutting expenditures while neglecting to raise revenue. Below, FPI's overview of the Florida House and Senate budget proposals 👇 www.floridapolicy.org/posts/florid...
SAVE THE DATE: FPI is hosting the second Florida Policy Summit on September 16–17, 2026 at Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, FL! Registration begins in early May. To stay up-to-date, go to: FloridaPolicySummit.org
📻 Tune in today (4/16) at 12 PM (ET) to WUSF 89.7! FPI's Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD, will be a guest on “Florida Matters Live & Local” discussing how statewide paid family leave could benefit working Floridians. Don't miss it. 🔗 t.co/4jrZC0EBLu www.youtube.com/watch?v=27e0...
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A recent federal law, H.R. 1, extended trillions in tax cuts skewed to the wealthiest households in America--paid for with massive cuts to health care and food assistance. Today, #TaxDay, it’s important to consider how H.R. 1 is impacting Floridians. (1/2)
NEW: FPI found that a statewide paid leave program would benefit upwards of 194,000 working Floridians. Read the latest report by Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD here: bit.ly/FloridaPFML
Florida's 2026 regular session has come to a close. However, state lawmakers have not addressed key cost-of-living issues, like skyrocketing health care and energy costs. Read FPI's full statement below. www.floridapolicy.org/posts/statem...
Statement on Florida's 2026 Legislative Session
Florida lawmakers did not address key cost-of-living issues during the 2026 regular session, like skyrocketing health care and energy costs.
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New restrictions under federal law (H.R. 1) have led to thousands of immigrants, including children and older adults, losing food assistance in Florida. Cuts to SNAP hurt families -- and they have adverse impacts throughout communities. www.floridapolicy.org/posts/thousa...
Thousands of Vulnerable Immigrant Seniors and Children Living Lawfully in the U.S. Are Going Hungry Under H.R. 1
One of the cuts made to SNAP by H.R. 1 is to significantly limit the categories of legal immigrants who can qualify for benefits to people who are: lawful permanent residents (LPR and green card holde...
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