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‘Essential to our society:’ Leaders push for OSHA heat protection standards for workers
Read full article: ‘Essential to our society:’ Leaders push for OSHA heat protection standards for workersAs temperatures continue to soar across the country, the threat of heat-related illnesses for those who work outside is becoming increasingly concerning.
Young voters could decide the November election, experts say. They just have to show up
Read full article: Young voters could decide the November election, experts say. They just have to show upA study conducted by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School revealed just over half of young Americans indicate they will be voting in the upcoming presidential election. However, the reasoning and implications behind this go much deeper than the initial numbers imply.
As Harris begins campaigning, Florida Democrats try to capitalize on enthusiasm
Read full article: As Harris begins campaigning, Florida Democrats try to capitalize on enthusiasmAs Vice President Kamala Harris took the microphone at her first official rally as a presidential candidate in Milwaukee Tuesday, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones sat down with News 6.
Second Harvest Food Bank hopes new tech will mean more food for Central Floridians
Read full article: Second Harvest Food Bank hopes new tech will mean more food for Central FloridiansThe Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is working hard to help make ends meet for thousands of people, and they’re hoping a big check will go a long way.
Another flight from Haiti lands in Orlando
Read full article: Another flight from Haiti lands in OrlandoA plane from Haiti with 28 people on board landed at Orlando International Airport on Tuesday night. A few hours prior, state Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-District 10, held a roundtable with members of Central Florida’s Haitian community.
Florida lawmaker proposes to remove Statue of Liberty over immigration bill
Read full article: Florida lawmaker proposes to remove Statue of Liberty over immigration billThat House committee hearing — dubbed “The Biden Administration’s Regulatory and Policymaking Efforts to Undermine U.S. Immigration Law” — discussed H.R. 2, also known as the “Secure the Border Act.”
Not all servicemembers have voting protections. Rep. Frost wants to change that
Read full article: Not all servicemembers have voting protections. Rep. Frost wants to change thatDuring a news conference Monday, Rep. Maxwell Frost announced the Voting Overseas Treated Equally for Servicemembers (VOTES) Act.
Florida receives over $100M to help low-income families pay energy bills. Here’s how to apply
Read full article: Florida receives over $100M to help low-income families pay energy bills. Here’s how to applyFlorida has been awarded over $100 million as part of the latest release of funding from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Orlando leaders discuss new federal office aimed at reducing gun violence
Read full article: Orlando leaders discuss new federal office aimed at reducing gun violenceLawmakers and local leaders hold a news conference in Orlando to discuss the establishment of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
WATCH LIVE: Orlando leaders, lawmakers discuss gun violence
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Orlando leaders, lawmakers discuss gun violencePresident Joe Biden says he is determined to stop gun violence in the U.S. as he formally launches the first-ever federal office to be dedicated to uncovering solutions and supporting communities ravaged by shootings.
‘This problem is tearing lives apart:’ Maxwell Frost hosts vigil for gun violence victims
Read full article: ‘This problem is tearing lives apart:’ Maxwell Frost hosts vigil for gun violence victimsCongressman Maxwell Frost held a vigil Sunday asking the community to stand in solidarity with those affected by gun violence.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls on US to declassify documents on Chile's 1973 coup
Read full article: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls on US to declassify documents on Chile's 1973 coupU.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says in Chile that it is imperative for the United States to declassify documents that could shed light on its involvement in the South American country’s 1973 coup.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost performs on stage with Paramore, slams DeSantis
Read full article: Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost performs on stage with Paramore, slams DeSantisRep. Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida’s 10th Congressional District, had some choice words for Gov. Ron DeSantis while appearing on stage at Paramore’s concert Friday night.
‘Dangerous new direction:’ Group condemns new Florida permitless carry gun law
Read full article: ‘Dangerous new direction:’ Group condemns new Florida permitless carry gun lawGiffords Florida, an organization aiming to end gun violence in America, held a news conference discussing the new permitless carry gun bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this week.
Central Florida leaders react to brutal beating of Tyre Nichols at hands of Memphis police
Read full article: Central Florida leaders react to brutal beating of Tyre Nichols at hands of Memphis policeReaction is being heard across Central Florida following the release of footage showing the violent, deadly arrest of Tyre Nichols.
1st Gen Z congressman-elect from Florida denied apartment over bad credit
Read full article: 1st Gen Z congressman-elect from Florida denied apartment over bad creditRepresentative-elect Maxwell Frost of Florida, the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress, says he is struggling to get an apartment in Washington and lost an application fee because his credit is “really bad.”.
WATCH LIVE: Maxwell Frost beats out Wimbish for U.S. House District 10 seat
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Maxwell Frost beats out Wimbish for U.S. House District 10 seatDemocratic candidate Maxwell Frost won in his U.S. House District 10 race, making him the first member of Generation Z to do so, according to the Associated Press.