Florida Lawmakers Add Property-Tax Cut to November Ballot
Supporters, like Gov. DeSantis, say property-tax revenue has far outpaced inflation in recent years. Detractors warn of trimmed services. Source link
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Judge Blocks Move to Add Trump’s Name to Kennedy Center
The decision also stops the president from temporarily closing the national cultural institution during renovations. Source link
Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center and says board can’t add Trump’s name
Washington — A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors during proposed renovations, and ruled that the institution’s board acted unlawfully when it added President Trump’s name to the building. In a 94-page opinion on Friday, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled in favor of Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, … Read more
Deal or no deal? Trump’s social media posts add confusion to Iran conflict
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump’s team was actively working behind the scenes over Memorial Day weekend to deliver an Iran peace deal, the president’s own social posts left a trail of confusion. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It started late Saturday afternoon, following a … Read more
What states could try to redistrict and add more GOP seats for the 2026 midterms after Callais decision
Louisiana’s Secretary of State on Thursday announced the state would suspend the May 16 House primaries in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the state’s congressional map one day earlier. The Supreme Court’s ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana’s congressional map could have implications for several southern states, as it weakened the relevant … Read more
Florida unveils new congressional map that could help add 4 more GOP seats
Republicans in Florida are pushing to redraw the state’s congressional district lines to balance out changes approved last week by voters in Virginia that could give Democrats more seats. The new Florida map would potentially allow the GOP to pick up four seats in the House. Source link
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge, raising some postage prices as transportation costs jump
The U.S. Postal Service is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war, the agency announced on Wednesday. The USPS said it will impose an 8% surcharge on select postage prices, beginning April 26, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. The extra charge will remain in place through … Read more
When home births go wrong, hospitals can add to the complications
Some midwives worry that as more women choose home births, issues with transferring patients will become more common. Discouraging home births isn’t a realistic solution, they said. “We’re not asking the physicians to be in favor of this, but it’s a reality in their community,” said Melissa Denmark, a retired midwife who co-chairs a Washington … Read more