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Millions More Workers Would Get Overtime Pay Under New Biden Plan
The proposed regulation would require employers to pay overtime to their salaried workers who are in executive, administrative, and professional roles, and make less than $1,059 a week, or $55,068 a year for full-time employees.
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How One County Is Teaching Kids to Be Critical Thinkers in DeSantis’ Florida
Schools in Broward County are grappling with the Republican governor’s education policies as they try to provide the best learning opportunities for all their students.
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As Strikes Continue, Biden Administration Highlights its Pro-Union Agenda
The administration’s show of support comes as unprecedented worker organizing — from strike authorizations to work stoppages — hit multiple industries this year, including, transportation, entertainment, hospitality and health care.
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These 10 High-Priced Drugs Are Set To Become Cheaper for Seniors
Starting in 2026, the prices for these drugs will decrease for up to nine million seniors, thanks to a provision in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate the prices for these drugs directly with the manufacturers.
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DeSantis’ Record Faces Scrutiny After Nazi Kills 3 in Racist Attack in Jacksonville
Critics say the deadly tragedy is the result of DeSantis’ refusal to condemn hateful ideologies, his fight against what he calls the “woke” agenda, and a disregard for common-sense gun safety laws.
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Two People Filed Over Half of the 1,100 Book Complaints in Florida Schools
A recent study of the state’s book bans shows how a small group of activists can overwhelm the system and keep books from school library shelves.
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Florida Residents Sue Over Confusing Medicaid Termination Notices
The residents are asking for an end to the current notification process and for coverage to be reinstated to people who previously received the faulty termination notices.
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DeSantis’ Veto of Federal Funds Costs Floridians $354 Million
The Republican governor’s veto represents a loss for energy saving programs that would have directly benefited Florida taxpayers struggling with high electricity bills.
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1 in 3 LGBTQ+ Floridians Want to Leave Florida
According to a new survey, more than 93% of LGBTQ+ Floridians said they feel less safe now than they did before Gov. Ron DeSantis passed a series of restrictive laws targeting their communities.
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What to Know About Donald Trump’s Four Indictments
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on 91 charges–so far–on both the state and federal level. These charges include conspiracy, obstruction, willful retention of national defense information, and more.
