Political

Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as the CBC Secretary in the 119th Congress. “I am honored and grateful to my CBC colleagues for their trust and […]

via www.news4jax.com | A Jacksonville city council member is addressing concerns about a holiday event Jaguars owner Shad Khan hosted this week on his yacht. Khan invited the mayor and council members to attend the […]

by Nandhini Srinivasan | Reginald Blount won election to represent Duval County School Board District 5 as the district grapples with impending school closures and dropping enrollment. After beating Hank Rogers, Blount will succeed term-limited Warren Jones […]

In one of the most closely observed elections in Florida this year, Hillsborough County Republican State Attorney Suzy Lopez has defeated Democrat Andrew Warren, 53%-47%. The election results are a bitter blow for Warren, who […]

By Ben Jealous | Now in its final months, the Biden-Harris administration has a chance to cement its powerful legacy on the environment. Congress returns for its so-called lame duck session on Nov. 12. The […]

An early voter kickoff on the second day of early voting was held with with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, LaShonda J. Holloway, Jay McGovern, local leaders from the Duval Dems, along with other […]

Florida leaders and advocates held press conferences across the state to urge Governor Ron DeSantis and state Republicans to prioritize investments in resilient infrastructure and climate preparedness. With stronger and more frequent hurricanes devastating the […]

The debate between Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) was fodder for voters to gain insight into the vice presidential candidates policies and presidential support. Viewed by 43 million Americans, Duval County held […]

Studies by institutions such as the Brookings Institution and Pew Research Center consistently show a strong link between voter engagement and federal funding. Areas with higher voter turnout receive more attention from federal policymakers, often […]