Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is back in the news this week after winning council members’ approval of his new plan to release $70 million to fund migrant services. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Plan Approval In a 20-8 vote, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won support for his plan, which had previously divided council members. Behind-the-Scenes Lobbying […]
Author: Joe Lysikatos
Outrage in Denver as Police Funding Diverted to Migrant Aid
Denver’s recent Newcomer Operations and 2024 Budget proposal has prompted a major outcry against the city’s plans to defund the police in order to free up more money to cover the migrant crisis. Let’s take a look at the details. Denver’s Budget Allocation for Undocumented Migrant Arrivals Sanctuary City Mayor Mike Johnston announced the new […]
New York’s $15 Congestion Toll Slammed by Kevin O’Leary
“Mr Wonderful,” AKA Kevin O’Leary, has had some choice words to say about New York City’s new plan to charge people who drive into Manhattan. Let’s take a look at what he said. New York City’s Congestion Toll Program At the end of March 2024, New York City completed the final step in a fifteen-year-long […]
Ohio’s Child Care Crisis: Governor DeWine Vows Relief for Families
Governor of Ohio Mike DeWine has announced that he’s going to be directly tackling the childcare crisis that’s gripping the state in his State of the State address, alongside a whole host of other child-focused policies. DeWine’s Childcare Voucher Program The news with the biggest potential impact for thousands of families across Ohio is that […]
Coffee Prices Set to Soar as Supply Issues Drive Historic Highs
What was once an affordable treat is now slowly becoming an expensive luxury as coffee prices worldwide begin to climb, hitting new highs just this week. Let’s take a look at the whole story. Impacting Your Daily Brew Your coffee habit is sadly getting more and more expensive to maintain as global coffee prices soar. […]
Americans Are Putting Wallets Before Health in Stressful Times
More and more Americans are struggling to make ends meet and having to make serious decisions about seeking medical help, a new report has revealed. Here’s the full story. Healthcare Cost Management Managing healthcare costs has become a real challenge for many American families – especially those earning under the national average income of $75,000 […]
California’s Cannabis Delivery Workers Secure Deal, Cancel 4/20 Strike Threat
Eaze Technologies and union negotiators announced on Wednesday they have reached a settlement to avoid a work stoppage across California on April 20, the marijuana industry’s busiest retail day of the year. Threat of Strike Nearly 600 workers threatened to strike after ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions. Eaze Company Background Workers from 11 […]
Middle Class Betrayed as Congress Favors Rich with Tax Cuts
Congress has passed a slew of tax breaks for the wealthy worth almost $300 billion under the guise of helping the average American. Investigating Secure 2.0 Politico’s latest investigation charts the course of a 2022 bill called the Secure 2.0 Retirement Savings Act and how it has expanded into the behemoth it is now. The […]
Parents to Pocket $600+ Monthly with New Childcare Rules
In a development that a lot of parents across the nation may be happy about, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new measures aiming to reduce the burden of childcare costs for working families, with extra support for early educators. Here’s the full story. HHS Finalizes Rule for Child Care & Development Block Grant The […]
Ben Shapiro Says Retirement at 65 Is ‘Unrealistic and Unsustainable’
Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro is facing criticism for recent comments he made on his podcast, The Ben Shapiro Show, suggesting that Americans should work beyond the traditional retirement age. Here’s the full story. Is 65 Too Young? During a recent podcast episode, Shapiro criticized the current retirement age of 65 in the U.S., highlighting President […]