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In Florida, a governor gets to appoint a Supreme Court justice whenever a seat becomes vacant , no matter where they are in their own term. There’s no rule saying a governor can only appoint justices during certain years it depends on the court vacancy, not the governor’s calendar. 1. What triggers an appointment? A vacancy on the Florida Supreme Court happens when a justice: retires , resigns , or otherwise leaves the court. When that happens, the governor must fill the seat

A new administration brings new priorities. But one thing cannot change: protecting the public from health threats must remain in the hands of trained professionals — not politics. What Public Health Really Means Public health isn’t politics — it’s: Disease prevention Emergency response Clean water & food safety Maternal & infant health Community wellnessThese systems keep all  of us safe — especially communities that have historically been marginalized. Why Black Communities

ADVISORY: PRESSER/LIVESTREAM – Leading FL Voting Rights Advocates Rally at State Capitol Against Illegal, Partisan Mid-Decade Redistricting Effort   MEDIA ADVISORY Contact : Feldman Strategies, team@feldmanstrategies.com   PRESSER: Leading FL Voting Rights Advocates to Kick Off Day of Action Against Illegal Mid-Decade Redistricting Ahead of House Select Committee Hearing TALLAHASSEE & VIRTUAL  – On Tuesday, December 2, a broad and diverse coalition of voters and advocates rep

“What Are Florida’s ‘Schools of Hope’ A look at a controversial education reform: charter schools called “Schools of Hope” operate in historically low-performing school zones. What's really at stake especially for Black communities? What Is a “School of Hope”? Legally defined in Florida Statute § 1002.333. The Florida Senate+2The Florida Senate+2 It’s a public charter school , not private but run by a non-profit “hope operator.” Florida Department of Education+1 Must serve s

What just changed: Florida adopts the ‘Phoenix Declaration’ for schools” On Nov 13, 2025, Florida became the first state  to adopt a new conservative education framework — the Phoenix Declaration  — developed by the Heritage Foundation (the same group behind Project 2025). Florida Department of Education+2Spectrum News 13+2 Why it matters:  This could reshape what is taught in our public schools — especially around history, civics, character, and values. What Is the Phoenix

The longest government shutdown in history may be over, but the fight for food access, economic mobility, and affordable healthcare is far from finished.   This crisis was never about fiscal responsibility, it was about the failure of those in power to prioritize the basic needs of their constituents. For weeks, families were forced into an impossible choice between feeding their children and maintaining access to healthcare. We pitted the hungry against the sick. We told mil

Southern Poverty Law Center  400 Washington Avenue  Montgomery, AL 36104  Thursday, October 30, 2025  The Honorable Ron DeSantis  Governor of Florida  Office of the Governor  400 South Monroe Street  Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001  (sent via email to g overnorron.desantis@eog.myflorida.com )   RE: Use Emergency Funds Now to Prevent a SNAP Crisis in Florida  Dear Governor DeSantis,  On behalf of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the undersigned community, we urge you to  deploy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2025 Contact: Feldman Strategies,  team@feldmanstrategies.com Equal Ground Reacts to Historic Significance of Black Leaders Potentially Leading Both Major-Party Tickets for FL Governor  FLORIDA – Today, Equal Ground Action Fund, the political arm of Equal Ground Education Fund – the preeminent Black-led, non-partisan, non-profit working to build Black political power in Florida – reacted to the historic moment and potential for two Black Flor

Over the past year the Orange County 2025 Mid-Decennial Redistricting Advisory Committee members met to present the board of county commissioners with two maps that would increase the commission from six members to eight. On Tuesday, October 14th the county commission met to hear from residents one final time before making their vote. We encouraged residents to support Map 7B. A map created by the community for the community, a map that doesn’t prioritize a specific municipal

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It’s National Voter Education Week (NVEW) an open-source, nonpartisan voter education campaign. Each day this week we will highlight a...

We’ve added the City of Miami to our list of races to watch for 2025. We encourage Miami residents to get familiar with the candidate...

September 12, 2025 The Equal Ground team is composed of proud HBCU graduates, and we are deeply disturbed by the threats made against...

A mid-decade effort would not only be an unprecedented disruption to established democratic norms, it would also undermine the stability of our electoral system and open the door to significant voter disenfranchisement, particularly among communities of color, immigrants, young people, and rural residents.

Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced a push to “correct” Florida’s alleged undercount in the 2020 Census, citing a 3.5% undercount...

Recognized in 1882, Labor Day was created to honor the struggles and victories of American workers who fought for fair wages, safe...

Donald Trump has launched a federal takeover of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police under the Home Rule Act, deploying nearly 2,000...

MEDIA AVAILABILITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies,   team@feldmanstrategies.com Equal Ground Responds to Donald...

MEDIA AVAILABILITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Feldman Strategies,   team@feldmanstrategies.com Equal Ground Responds to Florida...