Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
California is making waves again, bringing back its down payment assistance program, designed to give first-time homebuyers a leg up in the competitive housing market. Millions Up For Grabs After its initial launch last year, in which the California Dream for All program quickly used up its $300 million budget, the state is rolling out … Read more
Maine lawmakers are currently debating on introducing tougher gun control measures in the state following the tragic incident in Lewiston, the state’s deadliest mass shooting on record. Some welcome stricter measures, but there are also a number of people who oppose these developments. Here’s the full story. Maine’s Gun Control Showdown Democrats in Main have … Read more
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has announced his intention to step down as head of the major aerospace manufacturer following ongoing safety and security issues for the company. Tough Times for Boeing It’s been a rough few months for Boeing, one of America’s foremost aerospace manufacturers. And now, in the midst of growing concerns around aircraft … Read more
Fresh controversy hit the Capitol this week. A study published in the Election Law Journal claimed that politicians on both sides of party lines use loopholes to break campaign finance rules. Here’s the full story. Understanding Red-boxing According to new research published in the Election Law Journal, widespread corruption exists in politics—a fact that might … Read more
Progressive Democrats have laid out plans for a housing bill that would allegedly solve the housing crisis and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here are the details. Relaunch of Housing Proposal On Thursday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the relaunch of her housing proposal alongside other members of “The Squad,” a group of eight left-wing progressive … Read more
President Joe Biden’s recent budget proposal for 2025 is causing a stir across the nation. With a plan to increase spending to $7.3 trillion, Biden aims to address major social programs and tax reforms. Underpinning the plans are increased taxes on the wealthy to fund social security and Medicare, which would bring about much-needed change … Read more
Presidential hopeful Donald Trump caused a commotion on Monday with comments that could affect your retirement. Read on to find out more about what Trump said. Pre-Rally Remarks On Monday, hours before Biden gave a campaign rally in New Hampshire, Trump was invited onto CNBC’s “squawk box” to discuss entitlement programs – the likes of … Read more
The Biden administration has launched a new mission to tackle “junk fees,” proposing significant regulatory changes, including a rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to cap credit card late fees at $8 that could save consumers $14.5 billion annually. This effort extends beyond credit cards, targeting various sectors with unfair fees, thereby reflecting a … Read more
Controversy in Washington this week as Biden’s administration has raised an outcry by conservative groups over the use of Democratic earmarks – money reserved in spending bills for initiatives and projects that lawmakers want to push specifically. Here’s the full story Outcry Over Earmarks Biden’s new budget request has caused quite a commotion. This budget request … Read more
The Republican Party has unveiled a new plan to win over voters, and its hope lies in framing itself as the party of “Fiscal Sanity.” A few of its ideas have caused a stir, however—notably targeting free school lunches and international aid. Let’s take a look at the full story. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Proposal … Read more