FAC Contributor #4, Author at Florida Action Committee

FAC Weekly Update 2025-04-01-Positive Progress as Lawmakers Face Pressure

April 1, 2025May 5, 2025 FAC Contributor #4 1 Comment Legislative Updates min read

Recording #302. Dear Members and Advocates, For decades, we’ve watched the pendulum of public policy swing further toward ever-harsher laws, restrictions, and social ostracization for people on the registry. But lately, we’re seeing signs that the tide may be turning. Across the country, courts, lawmakers, and even the public are increasingly recognizing the unintended consequences of blanket restrictions. Just this

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FAC Weekly Update 2025-03-24-Engagement and Support

March 24, 2025May 5, 2025 FAC Contributor #4 0 Comments min read

Dear Members and Advocates, Engagement is our goal for this coming week. Our new website is not just a design change. As we continue to build out our site, you will find new tools, features and content that will emphasize our commitment to community, belonging and involvement. Our goal is to not just be more visible to our members, but

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FAC Weekly Update 2025-03-17-New Website and Social Media

March 17, 2025May 5, 2025 FAC Contributor #4 0 Comments min read

Recording #300. Dear Members and Advocates, We are excited to share some great news! The Florida Action Committee (FAC) has launched a new website. The new site features a cleaner look and feel. But more importantly, we have a new back-end, designed to better serve our community and advance our mission. Our site just launched this past weekend and over the

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FAC Weekly Update 2025-03-10-New Bills and Mass Eviction

March 10, 2025May 5, 2025 FAC Contributor #4 3 Comments min read

Recording #299. Dear Members and Advocates, The Florida legislative session began on March 5th and is expected to run for about 60 days (depending on special sessions and other legislative needs that may arise). Now that session is underway, it is time to take action! This year FAC is tracking a number of Bills, which we posted at the link

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LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETINGS

February 25, 2025March 15, 2025 FAC Contributor #4 26 Comments min read

Before the legislative session starts in March of 2025, there will be state senators and representatives at the legislative delegation meetings in all 67 counties. It is a chance for our voices to be heard. FAC has five prepared speeches: Solutions for helping elderly people on the registry receive long-term healthcare (Read Speech on Protecting the Elderly) Collateral damages for

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FAC Weekly Update 2025-02-06-Rentry and the Pathfinder Initiative

February 6, 2025 FAC Contributor #4 0 Comments min read

Recording# 296 Dear Members and Advocates Our focus this week is on Re-Entry, whether that is welcoming people home after being a guest of the Department of Corrections, or after completing an addiction recovery program. Re-Entry. Particularly for those on the Registry, it is about breaking free from the weight of societal labels and building a future filled with purpose, self-worth,