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Health News Florida

Poverty In Florida Falls, But Still Above National Average

Lynn Hatter
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The number of Floridians living in poverty has fallen since the Great Recession. But it’s still higher than the national average. The federal government...
Local / State

Study: Some Floridians Still Struggling Financially

Nearly half of the people living and working in Florida still struggle to make ends meet after the Great Recession, according to a new study from the…
Health News Florida

Florida's High Poverty Rate Among Women Makes It Fertile Ground For Human Trafficking And Violence

Gina Jordan
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Florida is among the worst states for women living in poverty. A report out this month by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research ( IWPR ) and the...