“We deserve better than do-nothing politicians who just offer more ‘thoughts and prayers’ after every mass shooting,” Gen Z congressional candidate Sabrina Bousbar writes in an op-ed.
First Lady Jill Biden visits Puerto Rico to show support for military families
The First Lady took advantage of the moment to reiterate Puerto Rico’s importance for her husband’s administration.
Moms for Liberty members are advising Florida librarians on school books
Opponents see it as the state’s willingness to cater to the ultra-conservative group which has long supported Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Draconian book ban policies.
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 attacks GOP abortion bans, vows to restore Roe during State of the Union
“Many of you in this chamber and my predecessor are promising to pass a national ban on reproductive freedom,” Biden said to Republicans. “My God, what freedoms will you take away next?”
Biden takes aim at high costs during State of the Union speech
Biden called on Congress to pass a mortgage relief credit that would give first-time homebuyers an annual tax credit of up to $5,000 a year for two years. He also endorsed legislation to build and renovate roughly 2 million homes and vowed to crack down on “big landlords who break antitrust laws by price-fixing and driving up rents.”
Biden proposes new actions to address housing shortages and high costs
The actions announced last week will promote fairer rental markets, boost the supply of affordable housing and manufactured homes, and help families who are struggling to make ends meet.
What you need to know to vote in Florida’s 2024 elections
Whether you vote in person or by mail, here is the important information you need to know before you cast your ballot.