The NEWS you can use

With a regressive administration at the helm of our nation’s government, the 2025 Florida legislative session soon to be underway, and numerous special elections this year, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of current political and policy news.
Did you vote by mail? Read this

Were you among the more than three million Floridians who voted by mail in the November election? If so, we have some important info to share.
Students need information, not stigma

Last year, most students in Florida received no reproductive health education. How is that possible? In 2023, the state legislature passed House Bill 1069 (the same bill that led to book bans and censorship of LGBTQ+ content in schools), which required the Florida Department of Education (DOE) to approve any materials used for sexual and health education. […]
UPDATE: A dirty, dangerous drilling proposal

Thank you for joining others in our network to urge the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deny the “wildcat” oil drilling proposal being considered in the heart of North Florida’s ecological jewel, the Apalachicola River floodplain.
Voting early? Read this.

Early voting begins TODAY in most Florida counties, and we’ve got the tools you need to cast your ballot in this critical election. Find your closest early voting locations and their operating hours at MakeAPlanToVote.com. Be sure to share this resource with friends and family. Early voting provides flexibility to voters and helps avoid lines or unexpected […]
Informed Voters’ Guide to the Amendments on Florida’s Ballot Released

As Floridians prepare to cast their votes in the historic 2024 General Election, Progress Florida and Florida Watch have launched the Informed Voters’ Guide to the Amendments for the six proposed constitutional amendments.
Letting kids go hungry is cruel – tell Gov. DeSantis

Children across Florida are suffering from hunger after Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to participate in a new federal program that helps families in need buy groceries so low-income kids won’t face food insecurity over the summer.
The early bird gets…to vote!

The 2024 Florida Primary Election is upon us, and in-person early voting is underway in many counties and starts tomorrow in all Florida counties.
Banned Book “Indiana Jones”

“Nothing shocks me, I’m a scientist.”
It’s Report Card day – for your legislators

We scored each Florida state legislator and gave them a percentage score and a letter grade from A-F based on their votes across a wide spectrum of issues including reproductive freedom, civil rights, ethics in government, public education, worker protections, environmental conservation, gun safety, and more.