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52-48 votes are the first step to advance tax cuts, new funds and other provisions included in budget resolution.On April 3, the US Senate voted to proceed with a budget resolution to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda.With a 52-48 vote, the senator approved an appeal for the progress of the budget resolution announced on April 2 by Senate Budget Committee Lindsey Graham (Rs.C.).Senate majority leader John Tune (Rs.D.) followed a delayed delay for hours, as Senate majority leader John Tune (Rs.D.) concluded with enough support to advance the resolution.With 53 seats in the lower chamber, Thune was able to escape…

The development of the Florida property insurance market deserves careful scrutiny based on verifiable facts. Two separate issues need to be careful. The story presented in a recent Tampa Bay Times article and the implications of the proposed new law passing through Congress.Jake Hallhouse (Provided by Jake Holehouse))A recent Tampa Bay Times article entitled “Florida insurance companies stepped on investors while claiming losses,” cites a state report that contradicts the basic financial reality of the Florida insurance market.Related: Airlines will reduce Canadian seats to Florida flights. This is why.Just a few years ago, five of Florida’s top 20 insurance companies…

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) – Northport firefighters have been identified as a passenger on a boat alongside a charter captain caught on camera beating another boater. The video of the conflict that took place in Punta Gorda on Tuesday has since garnered millions of views on Facebook and hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube. The Florida charter captain saw him discussing with the boater on a viral video. Police investigation According to Punta Gorda Police, the four-minute clip shows the argument between the two sailors, both adults. The man’s intermediate, who identified himself as the charter captain, climbed up…

The court votes 8-0 for the president to violate the constitution.South Korea’s constitutional court unanimously supported President Yoon Sak Yeol’s ammo each for his short-lived martial law order.Chief Moon Hyun Bae read the court’s 8-0 ruling, stating that Yoon’s declaration of martial law did not meet the legal requirements of the national crisis and that Yoon violated the law by sending troops to the South Korean Congress.Currently, there is eight seat judges with one seat, and six have to support the parliamentary ammo each. At least seven justice is required to meet the quorum to deliberate.Court quorums from this month…

The owner of a hundred acres of untouched ranch — former state MP Chris Doworth attempted to build the controversial MegaDevelopo River Cross in 2018 — is asking the Seminoles to buy property for conservation.”It will be a milestone for Seminole County to protect this property,” said Charlesley, advocacy director for Audubon, Florida.The Clayton family has long owned 669 acres, officially known as the High Oaks Ranch, but sometimes listed as High Oaks. The land is hidden between the Econlock Hatchee River and County Road 419. It’s just north of the Orange County Line.”We love the land and the animals,”…

Being a new mother was an incredible journey full of joy, love and a new sense of financial responsibility. Since welcoming my 7 month old son, I have been more careful about managing my finances. I carefully budget, plan my future, and prioritize my savings.One of the biggest lessons I learned while working at Ulta Beauty, a cosmetics store chain, is that financial security isn’t just how much you make. It’s about giving Florida workers control when they have access to the money you already worked for.Here in Florida, that control has never been more important. Costs are rising all…

The Trump administration is introducing new provisions on the Student Loan Forgiveness Program, which bans people who have ties to illegal immigration and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) protests. The White House says these individuals are not eligible for federal student loan relief.If you allow a student loan with public service loan forgiveness, the program remains. “That’s the law,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said.”We certainly need to respect these programs. If we want stronger or even more programs for loan forgiveness, I think Congress will pass those programs and then we will implement them,” she said.Aide Trump said the goal…

The lawsuit challenges an order intended to require voters to prove they are citizens to vote.A group of 19 Democrat Attorney Generals filed a lawsuit on April 3 against President Donald Trump’s executive order, preventing voters from confirming that they are U.S. citizens and counting mail-in ballots the state receives after election day.The case, filed in Boston federal court, follows two other cases challenging the order. The plaintiffs say the order “will stolen the state’s constitutional authority and attempt to amend the election law through Fiat.””The president’s attempts to control our elections, intimidate voters, and limit Americans’ rights to vote…

The Florida Senate has taken a monumental step to reconnect and restore the 217-mile river system that extends from the origins of Lake Apopka to the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville. The project will reconnect Silver Springs with the Oklawaha River and St. John’s River. The Senate Budget Committee on Agriculture, Environment and General Government has approved the 2025-26 subcommittee budget, which includes $6.25 million for restoration of the Oklawaha River. Proviso requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to develop a project plan for restoring the Ocklawaha River by July 1, 2026. Additionally, by December 31, 2035, FDEP has…

Tackling the climate crisis doesn’t have to wait for the federal government to take action. Nationally, especially Florida, we should move our attention to the private sector for potential solutions. Mary Anna Mankuso (Miami Herald)It came back to me last week when I attended the Resilience 365 conference at the University of Miami and saw the technology pitch for startups. There are many innovations in the climate sector, and many products and solutions specifically targeting Florida. With artificial intelligence for ocean cleanup, floating wetlands to improve water quality, and by dealing with sea level rise with innovative coastal infrastructure, businesses…