ORLANDO, FL — May 13, 2024 — “The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. We are honored to have been nominated amongst the many inspiring leaders and organizations dedicating their life’s work to ensuring the rights and equality of all people.

Our nomination is a testament that justice-impacted people can become contributing members of society when given a second chance. The nomination also inspires us to continue to lean forward in our commitment to end the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions.”

– Desmond Meade, Executive Director, FRRC

– Neil Volz, Deputy Director, FRRC

ORLANDO, FL — June 27, 2024 —”Yesterday, we saw the Governor veto yet another bill that addressed barriers to work in our state. HB 133 would have made it so people cannot categorically be denied licensure for barbering or cosmetology due to an adjudication more than three years old and would also require licensing boards to count educational program credits completed while incarcerated toward the training requirements for licensure as a barber or cosmetologist. With nearly 30% of all jobs in Florida requiring a license, access to job licensing is vital for rehabilitation and economic growth. This is especially true given that studies show these barriers contribute to a loss of over 27 billion dollars of earning potential among returning citizens. We are missing an opportunity to fill job openings, support Florida’s families, and infuse billions of dollars into our economy. While these vetoes are discouraging, they only strengthen our resolve to advocate for fair, just, and sensible policies that benefit all Floridians.”

– Florida Rights Restoration Coalition