Nearly 70,000 FL Kids Lost Medicaid, KidCare Coverage in 2018
By Trimmel Gomes Nationwide, over 828,000 fewer children were enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program combined at the end of 2018. A new report says about…
Without Medicaid Expansion, Florida Lags in Maternal Health
by Trimmel Gomes Failure to expand Medicaid in Florida means the Sunshine State has one of the highest uninsured rates for women of child-bearing age, according to a new…
Without Medicaid Expansion, Florida Lags in Maternal Health
by Trimmel Gomes Failure to to expand Medicaid in Florida means the Sunshine State has one of the highest uninsured rates for women of child-bearing age, according to a…
‘Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act’ Awaits Governor’s Signature
By Trimmel Gomes Incarcerated women could soon be guaranteed access to basic hygiene products, like pads and tampons, under a bill awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s signature. Growing complaints about…
ICE Moves to Expand Local Law Enforcement Participation in Deportation Agenda
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) introduced a new initiative on May 6, in an attempt to expand local law enforcement participation in its deportation agenda. The program would task local…
May Day Rally in Miami Advocates for Immigrants
Immigrants and working families have been under attack, but never to the degree we’ve seen until now in the state of Florida. Despite fierce pushback from leaders, law enforcement and…
Florida Bill Seeking to Arm Teachers with Guns Jeopardizes School Safety
By Bacardi Jackson The Florida Senate approved Senate Bill 7030 on April 23rd, which seeks to allow teachers to carry guns in the classroom and would require schools to…
End Solitary Confinement in Florida
Solitary confinement is a wasteful and destructive practice that does not improve public safety, and harms the mental health of those subjected to it. Florida prisons use it disproportionately for…
Concerns Mount Over Restrictions to Citizen Ballot Initiatives
by Trimmel Gomes The Florida Legislature is considering bills that would restrict grassroots citizen engagement. For decades, Floridians have used the citizen initiative process to let voters decide, often…
Census Prep Begins Targeting Underserved Areas
by Trimmel Gomes Exactly one year from Monday, the official count of every resident of the United States begins with the 2020 Census. But Florida has long had problems…