NEW: It's crucial that FL lawmakers implement heat protection standards for Florida workers, as FPI finds that more than 5.7 million Floridians are "highly vulnerable" to the extreme heat. by Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD, and Adriana Sela 👇👇 Alexis Tsoukalas, MSSA/MSW, PhD floridapolicy.org/posts/high-hea…

"An equitable and joyful future is possible." -FPI CEO Sadaf Knight gives opening remarks at the first Florida Policy Summit! #floridapolicysummit

Although we may have one different word, Florida Justice Institute (FJI) x Florida Policy Institute work toward the same goal: ensuring Floridians can reach their full potential. Connected with my counterpart, Sadaf Knight, during the #FloridaPolicySummit and looking forward to addressing our shared priorities.

Start of panel on the health and well-being of Florida families and kids. Elizabeth Burak of Georgetown Center for Children and Families talks Florida's rate of uninsured women of child bearing age (19-44) #floridapolicysummit

If a family already receives cash assistance for one child, Florida cuts or denies cash assistance for any additional kids. FPI's Cindy Huddleston discusses the need to fix the state's TANF program during a panel on the health and wellness of FL families. #floridapolicysummit

“We don’t have a sustainable child care infrastructure until child care workers are valued and paid a living wage.” -Yasmina White, parent and volunteer organizer at MomsRising #floridapolicysummit

Proud to fund Florida Policy Institute's anti-hunger and safety net advocacy. A big part of that is the Safety Net Advocacy Coaltion led by these powerful advocates, including another grantee, Florida Impact to End Hunger! Learn more + join: floridapolicy.org/initiatives/sa… #floridapolicysummit

Thank you for everyone who joined the team at Florida Policy Institute for our first #FloridaPolicySummit last week. So grateful for all of our staff, partners, family and Floridians working together toward shared prosperity

Just a reminder that public school principals do not leave town in hurricanes—they’re at their school if it’s used as a public shelter. Because, public schools rock, actually.

Florida Policy Institute (FPI) today released a statement from FPI CEO Sadaf Knight Sadaf Knight on HB1B/SB2B, legislation the Florida House and Senate are considering during this week’s special session that would eliminate in-state tuition access for Florida’s Dreamers:

Dear Florida press corps: In 2023, FPI said universal vouchers would cost $4B; Rep Fine stood by the House $300m & called us “intellectually bankrupt.” In 2025 — they cost $3.9B. (Cont)

Under Florida lawmakers’ proposal to end in-state tuition waivers for Dreamers, institutions--as a whole--would lose out on nearly $15 million in tuition and fees. Read more in a recent blog post by Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD & Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD: bit.ly/TuitionFairnes…

If Florida lawmakers eliminate in-state tuition for Dreamers, Florida’s institutions---as a whole---could lose out on nearly $15 million in tuition and fees. New brief by FPI's Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD 👇 floridapolicy.org/posts/deferrin…

Imagine having to choose between paying rent or getting life-saving medical treatment. This is the reality for far too many Floridians. Help us expand Medicaid and provide care for 1.4 million Floridians. Take action today and sign the petition! 👇 fl.tallyed.com/scp/d7b2ebc1-0…

Are you a Floridian concerned about Medicaid cuts? Call Sen Moody RIGHT NOW (YES NOW , THEY’RE DOING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT) to urge her to vote for the Hawley/Wyden amendment to prevent devastating cuts to Medicaid 202-224-3041

Florida Policy Institute (FPI) released the statement below from FPI CEO Sadaf Knight regarding the Florida Senate & House budget differences & a possible extended session:  “Floridians are dealing with a lot of uncertainty at the moment. 👇🧵

Congrats to JJ Holmes and his mom Alison Holmes, who are nominated for Central Floridian of the Year by Orlando Sentinel . So well deserved— our staff & board are so inspired by your stalwart advocacy! orlandosentinel.com/2025/04/24/jj-…

Congrats Alison & JJ Holmes ( JJ Holmes 🟧 ) Your strength, courage and spirit inspire so many Floridians. So well deserved!

House Republicans passed a bill this morning that fails the people they promised to help. It would raise costs on families across the country, making it harder for them to meet basic needs & weather life’s ups & downs — and give ever larger tax cuts to the wealthiest households.