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Gov. Pierluisi addresses unprecedented job growth in latest State Message
In addition to addressing other issues such as the economy, public assistance, health care, and crime, the governor, who supports statehood and the US Democratic Party, advocated for equality for Puerto Rico.
US and Puerto Rico were not included in the world’s happiest countries list
The US dropped out of the top 20 for the first time since the report started 12 years ago. The nation now ranks at No. 23, compared to No. 15 last year.
Biden issues executive order to improve women’s health research
The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect women, and requires them to report their investments in women’s health research annually.
Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
Biden’s 2025 budget prioritizes lowering costs for families, taxing the rich
The president’s budget includes proposals to lower childcare costs, create a paid family leave program, lower drug costs, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare—all by raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
Biden caps credit card late fees at $8
More than 45 million Americans who are charged late fees on credit cards each year will save an average of $220 annually under the new rule.
Court blocks DeSantis’ ‘Stop Woke Act,’ calls it a ‘First Amendment sin’
The group representing the companies suing the state called the ruling “a major victory for free speech.”
Op-ed: Trump’s journey from hosting The Apprentice to being the biggest loser
Leading up to the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump honed a carefully crafted image of himself as a successful businessman and a winner. But in reality, Trump has a long record of failure, according to Chris Edelson, a professor and author of two books on US presidential power.
Biden demands grocery stores and food brands end ‘price gouging’ and ‘shrinkflation’
Grocery prices have risen by more than 20% since the beginning of the pandemic and in Florida, grocery prices rose 6.4% from Nov. 2022 to Nov. 2023. In response, President Biden is demanding grocery chains and food brands lower their prices and stop ripping families off.
Democratic Rep. Kevin Chambliss: Regular people ‘need help now’
A strong advocate for the issues that are affecting Floridians across the state, Chambliss says the phrase “quality of life” is not an abstraction, but a reality that must be fought for.
Millions of workers could get more benefits under new Biden policy
The new Labor Department rule could help millions more workers get access to benefits like overtime pay, unemployment insurance, Social Security benefits, employer-offered health insurance, the minimum wage, and paid sick days.
Op-ed: Families like mine are counting on Congress to fully fund WIC
A Florida mom of four explains the critical role that the Women, Infants, and Children program – more commonly known as WIC – has played in her family’s life.
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DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk policy in combative faceoff
DeSantis and Newsom lob insults and talk some policy in a faceoff that some called “a sideshow” between two White House aspirants.
Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for Florida
In Florida, $14 billion in funding has been announced, with nearly 400 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Over $10 billion will go to transit upgrades, and another $800 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
Trump wants to use internment camps and calls opponents ‘vermin,’ evoking Hitler and Mussolini
Trump’s plans and rhetoric suggest a second term would represent one of the darkest chapters of American life—one that looks increasingly likely as polls show Trump in a toss-up race with President Joe Biden.
How a Republican-led government shutdown would affect you
If a shutdown occurs, travelers could face delays at airports, millions of workers would go without paychecks, and public safety, disaster preparedness and response, and food and safety inspections could also be affected.
Democrats highlight impact of “MAGA extremism” on Florida ahead of GOP debate
Ahead of Wednesday’s third and final 2024 GOP presidential primary debate, President Joe Biden’s campaign zeroes in on Trump and DeSantis’ “Florida Blueprint” and its devastating effects across the Sunshine State.
7 non-native species wreaking havoc in Florida
These non-native species are decimating populations of native species, harming our environment, and posing health risks to humans. Can you believe that there are over 500 non-native species in Florida? Our state’s warm climate makes it easy for many non-native plants...
As Florida housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Florida was $292,300. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $402,900, a nearly 38% increase, according to Redfin. Renters are also paying more in the state. Since 2020, Florida’s average rent has increased by nearly 46%, from $1,460 in March 2020 to $2,128 in March 2023.
Biden moves to ban all junk fees and hidden charges for Floridians
“[These] charges are taking real money out of the pockets of American families. These junk fees can add up to hundreds of dollars, weighing down family budgets, making it harder to pay family bills,” President Biden said on Wednesday.
Floridians Get Financial Relief as Biden Cancels More Student Debt
This round of debt relief will eliminate the debt of 125,000 borrowers nationwide: 22,000 with disabilities, 51,000 through an income-driven repayment plan, and 53,000 through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Republicans Are About to Cause a Government Shutdown. Here’s How It Would Affect You.
House Speaker Kevin MccCarthy has repeatedly tried to pass budget proposals that meet the demands of far-right Republicans, but he has been unable to wrangle the necessary 218 votes to pass any of the 12 annual funding bills necessary to prevent a shutdown.
Biden Launches ‘American Climate Corps’ Program to Create 20,000 Jobs
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, fight wildfires, and more. The program aims to create a pipeline for these young people to get hired into the clean energy sector.
Workers Strike Against Big 3 Automakers for First Time in History
The strikes will likely chart the future of the union and of America’s homegrown auto industry at a time when US labor is flexing its might and the companies face a historic transition from building internal combustion automobiles to making electric vehicles.
With Thousands of Child Care Programs at Risk of Closing, Democrats Press for More Money
A June report from The Century Foundation found that without additional money, about 70,000 child care programs would probably have to shut down after this month. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are pushing for a new round of money to keep the nation’s child...
Trump Wants to Cut Corporate Taxes Again
Sixty-five percent of Americans believe corporate taxes should be raised and roughly six in 10 Americans said it bothered them a lot that corporations and some wealthy people “don’t pay their fair share,” according to a Pew survey. Donald Trump has other ideas.
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.
One Year In, Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Has Helped Florida
The law ensured that 543,000 Floridians were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for over 90,000 seniors, and incentivized several manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs.