Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban on all U.S. devices, with a vote of 352-65. The bill, prompted by national security concerns, faces uncertain prospects in the Senate, despite bipartisan support. The legislation seeks to force TikTok’s divestiture from ByteDance rather than outright banning […]
The debate around daylight saving time (DST) is ongoing, with discussions at both the federal and state levels about ending the biannual time change. In March 2022, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make DST permanent, but the House has yet to take it up due to higher priorities and criticism about the […]
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he will step down from his leadership role in November, marking the end of his tenure as the longest-serving Senate GOP leader. McConnell, known for his strategic influence in reshaping the federal judiciary and the Senate, made the announcement in an emotional speech, signaling the end of a […]
Over the weekend, The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a democratic-led package. The bill includes close to $400 billion, allows Medicare to negotiate the prices of some prescription drugs, establishes a 15% corporate minimum tax on companies worth $1 billion and fight climate change. The vote came after a marathon session that lasted through […]
A precarious balance has been reached in a proposed bill to mitigate gun violence in the United States. This bipartisan effort was led by party leaders Chuck Schumer, D-NY and Mitch McConnell, R-KY. Senate representatives who worked on the bill are calling it a balance between common sense gun laws while not infringing on second […]
There are a couple of bills that passed in the state Senate to help veterans who served in the military and in war zones. The proposals will help veterans and active duty military personnel better acclimate to civilian life. The bills include a property tax exemption for veterans who served in combat. There is also […]
If you or someone you know is facing the high cost of insulin, good news has just arrived! New York State Congressman Joe Morelle hosted a press conference to announce the passing of a bill that will “dramatically” lower the cost of insulin. According to the bill, it will decrease the maximum costs for a […]
Funding to help the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority get closer to an all-electric fleet has been approved by the House of Representatives. RGRTA will begin using this funding for an electric charging depot, where a design is already in the making. The House of Representatives has approved $800,000 for this special project, however, the Senate […]
Juneteenth is a day which commemorates the end to slavery and celebrates Black and African American freedom and achievements, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. I first learned about Juneteenth in 2013, when my group fitness program Hustle for Health was asked to walk in the parade and perform with DJ Maestro […]
Yesterday, the House voted to approve legislation to establish an independent commission to investigate the violent insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th. 35 Republicans broke away with their party to support the bill, leaving the final vote to be 252-175. Now, the bill will move to the Senate where it faces an uncertain […]