ToplineBillionaire and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg announced Tuesday he raised more than $16 million to help Floridians convicted of felonies pay off fines so they can vote, an initiative that has already assisted 32,000 people weeks before Election Day. Former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg, who has endorsed Joe Biden, spent millions ... [+] of dollars in his short-lived campaign for the presidency. A University of Florida study found that almost 775,000 people convicted of felonies in Florida still owe money from their conviction, and many do not have the financial resources to pay the fines. Surprising FactA nonprofit founded by LeBron James, along with other nonprofit organizations, has also devoted funds to help pay fees for Floridians with felony convictions. Further ReadingSupreme Court Refuses To Ease Voting Restrictions For Florida Felons (Forbes)Mike Bloomberg raises $16 million to allow former felons to vote in Florida (Washington Post)Florida Voted to Give 1.4 Million Felons the Right to Vote.

Source: Forbes September 22, 2020 14:03 UTC