FL: Budget Policy & Priorities
FL Wildlife Corridor study reveals role in climate resilience, population growth
As the Sunshine State grapples with rising temperatures and escalating weather events such as hurricanes, a new study sheds light on the pivotal role …
FL lawmakers propel mental health in historic health care package
The Florida House is expected to follow the Senate's lead by signing off on an initiative to pour millions into the state's health care industry…
FL health centers face financial strain without Medicaid reimbursement increase
Florida's Community Health Centers are raising concerns about their own financial health due to what they've said are inadequate Medicaid reimbursemen…
FL abortion rights measure to be on Nov. ballot
Florida voters will soon have the opportunity to express their views on abortion rights at the ballot box. After Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a law …
FL schools grapple with insufficient funding, persistent state budget cuts
A new report that examines school funding formulas finds 80% of states, including Florida, are grappling with ongoing state budget reductions and a …
FL GOP bill could ban rainbow flags in schools, government buildings
Another GOP proposal is sparking controversy in Florida over freedom of expression, as it aims to ban rainbow flags from being displayed. House Bill …
FL lawmakers back in Tallahassee to debate limits on abortion, free speech
Within hours of the start of Florida's legislative session, newly filed bills are set to test the limits on hot-button topics such as abortion and …
Protecting Rice's whale, others, on 50th anniversary of Endangered Species Act
Wildlife experts are spotlighting the Rice's whale, which was classified as its own species in 2021, as one of many reasons to preserve the …
FL sees drop in national health rankings among states
Florida has dropped to the 31st position among states in national health rankings. It's a decline from last year's 27th spot. Local public health …
FL teachers sue state over restriction on pronoun use
Three Florida teachers filed suit Wednesday over a Florida statute they claim targets transgender and nonbinary teachers for being themselves at work…
Heat crisis in FL prisons: Lawmakers urged to add air conditioning
Florida lawmakers are being asked to use the winter months to swiftly install air conditioning in prison housing units before the return of scorching …
Political Climate Drains Vital Donations for FL Immigrant Rights Advocacy
Groups aiding immigrants in building economic independence and pursuing citizenship are grappling with funding challenges exacerbated by anti-immigran…