Few Felons Regain Right to Vote in Florida
Andrea Rumbaugh: It is harder than ever in Florida for felons, especially African Americans, to regain their civil rights, including the right to vote.
Conservative Group Loses Florida Supreme Court Battle
Ashley Lopez: A federal judge threw out an attempt by an Atlanta-based conservative group to oust three moderate to left-leaning justices on the Florida Supreme Court.
Progressive Groups Lobbying, Collecting Signatures for Sick Pay in Florida
Ashley Lopez: Two large cities in Florida are working to get earned sick pay for low-wage workers.
Florida’s Prison Population Declines for the First Time in 28 Years
Ashley Lopez: For the first time in nearly three decades, the number of incarcerated Floridians has actually decreased.
ACLU: More Than 13,000 Floridians Are Eligible to Vote and May Not Know It
Ashley Lopez: Thousands of felons in Florida may not know that their voting rights have been restored because the state hasn't notified them.
Private Facility Cited for Widespread Abuse of Brain-Damaged Patients
Ashley Lopez: An investigation reveals that the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, a for-profit rehabilitation center for people with brain injuries in Hardee County, has been abusing patients for years.