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President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 proposed budget at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Biden’s Budget Would Tax Billionaires, Corporations to Strengthen Medicare, Expand Child Care, and Help Families

Republicans immediately rejected Biden's plan, but have yet to release their own budget. They have made it clear, however, that they want to apply deep spending cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits.

Aparna Shrivastava, right, takes a photo with her partner Shelby Teeter after President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act, Providing Federal Protections for Same-Sex and Interracial Marriages

The bill’s signing comes as Democrats and LGBTQ advocates have expressed growing fear over the possibility that the landmark 2015 Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges—which legalized gay marriage nationwide—could be overturned following the Court’s decision to strike down Roe v. Wade earlier this year.

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Florida Kids Ages 5 to 11 Can Now Get Vaccinated. Here’s Where to Go for the COVID-19 Vaccine.

"This age group will be able to spend holidays with friends and family more safely than they have been able to since the start of the pandemic," said Dr. Jennifer Shu.

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Rep. Ben Diamond Believes in ‘Common-Sense Policies That Reward Hard Work’

As he runs for Congress in 2022, the Democratic representative from Pinellas County promises to "create an economy that gives every working Floridian a fair shot at the American Dream."

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Maxwell Frost: How an Activist’s Passion Can Change the System

The Gen Z candidate says he is committed to ending gun violence, ensuring "Medicare for All," and working for environmental justice.

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7 Free Things to Do in Florida This Summer

It's too hot to stay inside the house right now. Here are some great ideas to enjoy the Sunshine State this summer!

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INTERVIEW: Meet Florida Congresswoman Rep. Lois Frankel

Florida Congresswoman points to the child tax credit as an important incentive for families who have been hit by the pandemic