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Poll: Floridians strongly disapprove of state leaders’ handling of unemployment issues

According to the Department of Economic Opportunity, the State of Florida received more than 3.3 million unemployment claims between March 15 and July 28. A new poll conducted by Clarity Campaign Labs shows that as COVID-19 spirals out of control on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ watch, Floridians across the political spectrum disapprove of DeSantis’ handling of state unemployment benefits and strongly support extending federal benefits.

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2020 “People First” Report Card for Florida Lawmakers Released

Progress Florida today unveiled its 2020 “People First” Report Card grading lawmakers on many of the most prominent floor votes cast during the 2020 legislative session. The grades took into account votes across a wide spectrum of issues, giving Floridians a valuable tool for discerning if their representatives in Tallahassee are fighting to put people first, or powerful special interests.

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No Build! Rural Toll Roads Must Be Stopped

A new coalition of fifty-five (55) organizations and businesses, the No Roads to Ruin Coalition (NRTR) announced today a statewide campaign devoted to stopping Senate President Bill Galvano’s unneeded and costly plan for 300 plus miles of new toll roads.

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Campaign on self-managed abortion medication launched

Progress Florida Education Institute has launched a social media campaign in both English and Spanish to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion using medication. The centerpiece of the campaign is a nearly six-figure ad buy on Facebook featuring three short videos as well as an accompanying self-managed abortion website.

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