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Poverty

`Where the Hell Is the Cavalry?’ As Puerto Rico Suffers, Florida Prepares for Influx

October 1, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

Many Puerto Ricans are giving up on their devastated island, at least for now. Many are coming to Florida. (Puerto Rico National Guard)

From schools to shelters, Florida is readying for an influx of people struggling for food, water and power in hurricane-damaged Puerto Rico.

Chez Jacqueline Hosts Fundraiser For Flagler’s Cold-Weather Homeless Shelter Sept. 6-7

August 31, 2017 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Cots and tables at Fellowship Hall, at Bunnell's United Methodist Church, which becomes a cold-weather shelter for the homeless on certain nights. (© FlaglerLive)

The Sheltering Tree, which depends entirely on donations, has provided the homeless with food and extreme weather shelter since 2008: the shelter opens whenever the temperature falls to 40 degrees or below.

Florida Lawmakers to Review Law Targeting Injured Undocumented Workers

August 27, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 12 Comments

Juvenal Dominguez Quino sprained his knee when a trench collapsed at his construction job and was arrested for providing a false Social Security number to receive workers' compensation benefits. (Scott McIntyre for ProPublica)

A top Florida lawmaker and a national insurance fraud group criticized a law used by insurers to turn in injured undocumented workers and avoid paying workers’ comp benefits.

Upwards Mobility Bunk: Don’t Lie to Poor Kids About Why They’re Poor, And Will Stay Poor

August 6, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 41 Comments

American social mobility, once a reality, is now a myth.

What happens when children born into poverty run face first into the crushing reality that the society they live in really isn’t that fair at all? Hard work has nothing to do with it.

In Palm Coast, A Small Protest Against GOP Health Bill Echoes Myriad Anxieties of Flesh and Blood

June 27, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 47 Comments

A few of today's protesters on State Road 100 by the Florida Hospital Flagler entrance: from left, Pat Ferraro, Nancy Nally, and Nally's 14-year-old daughter, Bridget. Click on the image for larger view. (© FlaglerLive)

It wasn’t a large protest but every person gathered in support of Obamacare had a story to tell that looked past ideology to the human beings behind the numbers, and all those stories were local.

Flagler County’s Homeless Numbers Fall to 10-Year Low But Affordable Rents Elusive

June 6, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Wayne Perry, who had been the face of homelessness in Flagler, last December at a park in Flagler Beach. A county agency helped secure money through the Sheltering Tree, the volunteer organization, to pay for a bus ticket so he could travel back to Washington State. (c FlaglerLive)

The number of homeless fell to 104 people in January, compared to 104 the previous year, as the economy has improved. But the lack of affordable rents remain a challenge.

Florida Senate Wants 81% Increase in Aid for Poorer College Students, and Boost For 1st-Gen

April 9, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

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Florida student assistance grants would grow by $121 million. Senators also want to double the state’s matching grants for “first generation” college and university students to a total of $10.6 million.

Daytona State College’s Center for Women and Men Kicks Off 41st Year and Fund-Raiser Challenge

April 8, 2017 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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For decades the center’s focus was on helping displaced homemakers with little-to-no work experience, women who because of divorce, widowhood or other circumstances would come to learn new life skills, gain self-confidence and train for employment.

Homeless Shelter Event Draws Twice As Many People as Expected, Raising $4,500

February 27, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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A over-capacity crowd jammed the Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church in Flagler Beach Sunday evening to raise money for The Sheltering Tree, Flagler’s only cold-weather homeless shelter, in Bunnell.

Should The Poor Be Barred From Buying Junk Food With Food Stamps?

February 26, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 52 Comments

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Lawmakers in at least five states, including Florida, introduced bills this year to ask the USDA for permission to ban the purchase of certain kinds of food or drinks, such as candy and soda, with food stamps.

Flagler Beach, Palm Coast and Bunnell Restaurants Join Forces for Sunday’s Homeless Shelter Fundraiser

February 23, 2017 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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The fundraiser for Bunnell’s Sheltering Tree, in operating through volunteers since 2008, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the Santa Maria Del Mar Catholic Church with the participation of numerous local restaurants.

Child Care Subsidies, Vital for Many Working Poor, Are Dwindling to 20-Year Lows

December 9, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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In 2014, the number of children receiving subsidies fell to its lowest level since 1998. Subsidies may fall further as states implement tougher licensing standards for child care centers.

Farm Share Distributes Food to 300 Families at Flagler Airport as Post-Storm Needs Persist

October 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

Mary King was among the 40-odd volunteers who gave out Farm Fresh's packaged food this morning at the Flagler County Airport. (© FlaglerLive)

By 11 this morning some 20 cars were turned away from the Flagler County Airport as a truckload of Farm Share food began running out, underscoring persistent needs in post-hurricane relief in Flagler.

Farm Share Food Bank’s Big Truck Will Distribute Free Supplies Monday at Flagler Airport

October 14, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

The National Guard distributed food and water this week at the county airport. Next Monday, Farm Share will be at the airport to provide meals and other goods to residents. (© FlaglerLive)

Farm Share distribution will begin at 9 a.m. and will continue as long as supplies last. It will provide a good opportunity for those who have been unable to get other food assistance.

Carla Traister, Champion Protector of Flagler’s Homeless, Wins Outstanding Leadership Award

July 28, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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The 2016 Northeast Florida Community Action Agency’s award cites Traister’s work at the Sheltering Tree, Flagler County’s only homeless shelter on cold nights, which Traister co-founded in 2009.

Access Flagler First, County’s Outreach for the Poor, Celebrates 5 Years

June 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Commission Chair Barbara Revels, along with commissioners Frank Meeker and Charlie Ericksen attended the celebration on behalf of the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners.

Hundreds Of Thousands Lose Food Stamps In Florida as Work Requirements Kick In

May 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive |

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In Florida if you can’t show that you’re working or meet the work requirements some other way, you get penalized and lose your food stamps for the following month. If you fail to meet the requirements again, it’s a three-month sanction and then six months.

Survey Puts Homeless Total in Flagler-Palm Coast at 104, But Undercount Likely

April 13, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 13 Comments

The 2016 census of the homeless population in Flagler-Palm Coast was a dramatic decline from 2015, but also very likely an under-count. The majority of homeless people who have no shelter at all are in Palm Coast.

300,000 Floridians Could Lose Food Stamps as State Restores Work Obligations and Time Limits

April 6, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 15 Comments

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The requirement was suspended in the aftermath of the recession, but starting Jan. 1, all able-bodied, childless adults 18 to 49 were required to work, get job training or volunteer 20 hours a week to receive food stamps . Otherwise, they’re limited to three months of food assistance in each 36-month period.

Florida Drops Planned Parenthood Case, Eliciting Charge of Political Motivation

March 29, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Barbara Zdravecky, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, blasted the state Agency for Health Care Administration for “political gamesmanship” in a statement.

As Scott Signs Bill Stifling Abortion Clinics, Planned Parenthood Sees Danger and Cruelty

March 28, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 18 Comments

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The restriction means low-income Floridians could lose access to the organization’s health-care and family-planning services. Planned Parenthood said it has more than 67,000 patients in Florida annually.

Florida Court Clears Way for 24-Hour Waiting Period Before an Abortion

February 28, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Florida joins 27 other states with waiting periods. Opponents say the law would impose hardships on women seeking abortions because it would force them to miss work, lose wages and pay for additional child care and travel.

Bringing “Poverty Inc.” to Palm Coast’s Epic Theater, a Compassionate Entrepreneur’s Goal

February 4, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 1 Comment

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Jenny Skripko, a Palm Coast resident and “Compassionate Entrepreneur” with Trades of Hopes, is bringing the celebrated “Poverty Inc.” documentary to Epic Theaters on Feb. 23, but a minimum of 87 tickets must be sold by Feb. 16.

From Brownfield to Community Vegetable Garden, a Coalition Seeds Fresher Health

December 14, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

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A $34,000 brownfields grant and the collaboration of numerous schools, agencies and businesses transformed an old propane farm in South Bunnell into a community vegetable garden that will help feed hundreds.

County’s Closest Likeness to Homeless Shelter Scales Back Services and Access to Grounds

November 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 24 Comments

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For eight years First United Methodist Church in Bunnell had been an unofficial day shelter for the homeless. The church’s new leadership is changing that as finances and a different philosophy is compelling a more restrictive approach.

Why You’re Getting Poorer: iPhones Aren’t The Economic Engine Cars and Electricity Were

August 31, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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Robert Gordon argues rising standards of living brought by cars, indoor plumbing and electricity can;t be replaced by iPhones and the internet. Martin Feldstein disagrees.

Capitalism Doesn’t Cause Poverty. Its Absence Does.

August 24, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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The world’s poorest countries are not characterized by naive trust in capitalism, but by utter distrust, which leads to heavy government intervention and regulation of business. Under such conditions, capitalism does not thrive and economies remain poor.

Disney’s CEO Makes $248 a Minute as Some of His Employees Go Homeless on $8.03 an Hour

July 1, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 29 Comments

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Even after a raise to $10 an hour, Disney employees can only expect to take home about $20,000 over the course of a year, not enough to live decently in Orlando. A $15-an-hour wage is more critical, argues Scott Klinger.

Lawmakers Again Refuse to Extend KidCare Coverage to Children of Legal Immigrants

June 22, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

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The proposal in the Florida Legislature would have eliminated a 5-year waiting period for lawful immigrants to qualify for the subsidized insurance program that serves children from low- and moderate-income families.

To Fight Obesity, Get Government Involved: Taxes, Regulations, Education

June 15, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

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Successful efforts to improve public health — smoking bans, seat-belt laws, and speed limits–have always involved legislation and regulation supplementing education, argues Harvard’s Kenneth Rogoff.

Senator Blasts “Hypocritical” House Over Rejecting Medicaid Money While Getting Set to Borrow

June 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

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Disagreements led Senate Appropriations Chairman Tom Lee, R-Brandon, to label the House as “hypocritical” for rejecting federal Medicaid expansion funding while being willing to issue bonds to pay for environmental projects.

More Than 1.3M Floridians May Lose Their Obamacare Subsidies, More Than Any Other State

June 8, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 39 Comments

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Floridians received at least $389 million in March from the federal government to help pay for their health insurance. The subsidies are at the center of a Supreme Court case challenging the health law. The case will be decided this month.

Feds’ $1 Billion Pledge Cuts Florida Health Deficit in Half, Easing Legislative Standoff

May 21, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 3 Comments

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If Florida has to instead offset the remaining $1.2 billion deficit for low-income healthcare with tax revenues, that could eat into funding for other priorities, like public education and tax cuts.

How Health Care Blew Up the 2015 Session

May 9, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

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Dramatic miscalculations and eagerness for showdown over health care derailed Florida lawmakers’ plans in the 2015 legislative session–impulses they must guard against if the special session is to go more smoothly.

Gov. Scott Seeks Court-Ordered Injunction Against Federal Government in Health Fight

May 7, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

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Lawyers for the state asked Thursday for a federal judge to immediately bar the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from considering whether the state has expanded Medicaid as the agency weighs a decision on $2.2 billion in funding for hospitals and other health-care providers in Florida.

Rev. Beth Gardner, Leading Voice For Flagler’s Homeless, Is Leaving Bunnell’s Methodist Church After 15 Years

April 19, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 5 Comments

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Rev. Gardner, who will lead a parish in Lakeland starting in July, transformed the church into the county’s most progressive advocate for the homeless, housing a cold-weather shelter and keeping awareness about homelessness on the forefront of county and city agendas.

Gov. Bizarre: Scott Suing Federal Government Over One Pot of Money Even As He Rejects Another

April 18, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 10 Comments

The lawsuit plays into a heated battle over a Senate plan to use $2.8 billion in Medicaid expansion funding to help lower-income Floridians purchase private health insurance. But the House and Scott — who once favored straight-up Medicaid expansion — oppose that idea.

In Reversal, Scott Opposes Expanding Poor’s Health Insurance and Opens $2.2 Billion Budget Hole

April 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 14 Comments

Scott’s opposition means Florida would again forego $47 billion in federal aid over the next 10 years while fewer poor Floridians would have health coverage–and the state’s budget would lose $2.2 billion in current aid that federal officials will no longer provide to the state under its existing medicaid system, which falls short of federal standards.

Guilty of Being Poor: Across the Nation, Courts Shake Down the Destitute

April 2, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 11 Comments

From fines targeting the poor to civil asset forfeiture, courts have mounted odious means of seizing cash and property from people not charged with any crime and who can’t afford legal defense.

Plan to Extend Health Insurance to 800,000 Poor Floridians Crawls Against Steep Hurdles

March 16, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 16 Comments

The new Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange Program, or FHIX, would assist Floridians not eligible for Medicaid in purchasing health benefits coverage and gaining access to health services.

After Spending $300,000 in State Funds, Gov. Scott Quits Fight to Drug-Test Welfare Recipients

March 6, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

The ACLU, which filed the challenge on behalf of single father and Navy veteran Luis Lebron, hailed the end of the drawn-out legal battle over the drug tests, an issue Scott campaigned on during his first bid for governor in 2010.

Emergency Grants of Up to $600 Available to Flagler Seniors For Home Energy Assistance

February 27, 2015 | FlaglerLive | Leave a Comment

Eligibility is determined by income (gross household income must be below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines), and at least one member of the household must be at least 60 years old.

More States Lean Toward Medicaid Expansion, But Florida Remains a Holdout

January 28, 2015 | FlaglerLive | 4 Comments

The biggest nonexpansion states are Florida and Texas, where expansion would add a total of 2.6 million uninsured residents to the Medicaid rolls. But both the Florida and Texas legislatures are dominated by Republicans, and expansion remains a long shot.

With 800,000 Floridians in Health Insurance Limbo, Hopes Return for Medicaid Expansion

December 15, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

A coalition of businesses groups, local officials and healthcare industry representatives has rolled out a plan to insure nearly one million low-income Floridians who fall in the so-called Medicaid coverage gap.

Florida’s Minimum Wage Going Up to $8.05 as Obama’s Push For $10.10 Remains Elusive

December 10, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 9 Comments

A Democratic bill in the Florida Legislature would seek the $10,10 threshold, but its chances of passing are slim to none. Business groups like the Florida Chamber of Commerce have argued against such proposals.

Feed Flagler’s 364-Day Blinders: Why Isn’t a Portion of Old Courthouse Considered as Homeless Shelter?

November 21, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 17 Comments

It must be Thanksgiving because as with the first Thanksgiving, the pilgrims seem more interested in clobbering the poor than feeding them.

Feed Flagler, in Its 6th Year, Launches Food Drive and Free Thanksgiving Meals Plan

November 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 2 Comments

Feed Flagler, the community-wide effort to provide meals for the needy (or anyone who requests one) at Thanksgiving, is off to its 6th year, with renewed emphasis on food collection for families.

Tin Man Veto: Gov. Rick Scott’s 4-Year War on Legal Aid for the Poor

September 9, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 8 Comments

Owing to Scott, Florida is one of only four states that don’t spare a penny either from appropriations or earmarked court fees for legal aid. New York provides $56.8 million. Even in Texas there’s $6.26 for every estimated person in need.

Do the Math: You Couldn’t Live On Minimum Wage

August 27, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 19 Comments

Imagine living on $290 a week before taxes. It’s not a wage you can live on, Mark O’Brien, a minimum wage earner for a time recently, argues, challenging opponents of raising the minimum wage to try it for themselves.

Unemployment Down, Food Stamps Use Up, Pointing to Recovery’s Bane: Underemployment

August 23, 2014 | FlaglerLive | 6 Comments

The overall U.S. unemployment rate has steadily declined since the recession officially ended in June 2009. But many Americans still are finding it hard to get by, even if they do have jobs. A key indicator of economic hardship—enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps—is higher in every state than it was five years ago, even though unemployment has dropped in every state during the same period.

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