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US avoids gov’t shutdown as Senate passes stopgap funding bill

The Senate averted a government shutdown that would have thrown President Biden’s agenda into limbo when Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) struck a deal late Thursday with conservative Senate Republicans to fund the government until February. The last-minute deal...

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Military Budget Proposal to Guard Florida’s Future

PENSACOLA, Fla – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard, a civilian volunteer force that will assist the National Guard in state-specific emergencies. The...

Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Sweeping Pay Increases for State Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders

ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $400 million in new funding proposals to increase the salaries of Florida’s state law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and state special risk firefighters, and to provide $1,000 bonuses for first responders, including...

Federal judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers

A Louisiana-based federal judge issued an injunction Tuesday that puts on hold the federal COVID vaccination requirement for health care workers at facilities that get Medicaid or Medicare funding. According to the ruling, the injunction will apply nationwide, except for...

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Blocking Biden COVID Vaccine Mandates in Brandon, FL

BRANDON, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson to sign legislation that will protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and protect parents’ rights...

American Rescue Plan Resources Addressing Home Heating Costs

the White House hosted a meeting of governors and federal and state officials on the frontlines of helping families address home heating costs this winter. The discussion focused on deploying unprecedented resources provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), including $4.5 billion in...

President Joe Biden on Pfizer’s COVID-⁠19 Antiviral Treatment

Earlier this month, we received promising news that Pfizer has developed an antiviral pill for people infected by COVID-19 that may dramatically reduce the risk of hospitalizations and death. While this antiviral pill still requires a full review by the...

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Advances Economic and Public Health Opportunities for Tribal Communities

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”) is a once-in-a-generation investment in our infrastructure and economic competitiveness. For far too long, Washington policymakers have celebrated “infrastructure week” without ever agreeing to build infrastructure. The President promised to...

Sanders and Pelosi are locked in a dispute over a tax cut!

Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California defended a measure to lift the amount of state and local taxes (SALT) that people can deduct from their federal tax bills to $80,000 from $10,000 through 2026. The $10,000 limit was imposed under...

10,000 Deere & Co. workers go on strike after rejecting contract

UAW John Deere members struck at midnight October 14, after the company failed to present an agreement that met our members’ demands and needs. “Our members at John Deere strike for the ability to earn a decent living, retire with...
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Donald Trump Wins 2024 Presidential Election in Historic Comeback

In a stunning political comeback, Donald Trump has been projected to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election, defeating Vice...
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