STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL
“Every Republican in Congress must stand up for their constituents with disabilities and oppose the United States Department of Justice’s recent decision to undermine...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Announces a Package of Co-Sponsored Legislation
Albany, NY — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) is pleased to announce a package of
co-sponsored legislative achievements have gone into effect this month, strengthening public...
Darline Graham’s Senate Bid Exposes a Double Standard
Darline Graham’s Senate Run Raises Questions About Political Power
Trump’s endorsement turns a temporary family appointment into a test of whether public office is earned—or...
Leon County Commissioners Block Flock Funding, Pursue Data Center Moratorium in July 2026
On July 14, 2026, the Leon County Commission voted unanimously to block grant funding for Flock automated license plate reader cameras and approved an...
Trump Rolls Back Protections for Threatened Species
Trump Rolls Back Protections for Threatened Species in Landmark Shift
The Interior Department replaces automatic safeguards with individual plans, sparking deep concerns over economic priorities...
Trump Threatens to Raise Tariffs Over Canadian Wildfire Smoke: What It Means for Trade...
On July 17, 2026, President Donald Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing that the cost of wildfire smoke drifting from Canada...
US Changes Visa Rules for Foreign Students and Journalists: What You Need to Know
The US changes visa rules for foreign students and journalists by ending the old "duration of status" system and replacing it with fixed admission...
US Announces New 25% Tariffs on Brazil for ‘Unfair’ Trade Practices: What It Means...
The Trump administration announced on July 16, 2026, that it will impose 25% tariffs on a broad set of Brazilian imports, citing "unreasonable" trade...
House Passes Bill That Would Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
In July 2026, the House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the biannual clock changes. The legislation, known as the...
Hegseth Testosterone Screening Sparks Morale Crisis
Hegseth's Testosterone Screening Order Is the Latest Sign the Pentagon Has Its Priorities Backward
A veteran's view: the Defense Secretary keeps chasing hormones and beards...