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The Miami Times ArticleThe Congressional Black Caucus is adamant about having the voice of Black Americans heard by the U.S. president, presenting its lengthy agenda to the Biden administration last week and pledging to meet with White House officials regularly to move the needle on their issues. Among the various items brought to the forefront by the caucus’ seven-member executive… Read more »

CBS Miami ArticleJazz in the Gardens is back following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and the event kicked off with a women’s empowerment luncheon Friday with five-time Grammy-award winner Yolanda Adams as the keynote speaker. Several Miami Gardens government officials were in attendance for the luncheon at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, as well as Congresswomen… Read more »

The Miam Herald ArticleThe federal budget bill headed to President Joe Biden’s desk includes millions for projects in South Florida. The bill commits $350 million to Everglades restoration — on top of the $1.1 billion already provided by last year’s infrastructure law — a priority for lawmakers of both parties. Republican Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott opposed… Read more »

The Grio ArticleTheGrio was in the room at the White House cross hall as President Biden gave his televised remarks on the nomination with Brown Jackson and Vice President Kamala Harris standing behind him. The president urged the Senate to “move promptly” on Brown Jackson’s confirmation, who he said would bring extraordinary qualifications, deep experience in intellect… Read more »

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Buchanan, Curbelo, Rooney want Florida’s specialty crops protected in final trade dealPresident Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States and Mexico have reached agreement on revisions to parts of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), while a bipartisan contingent including U.S. Reps. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), Tom Rooney (R-FL), and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) are… Read more »

Florida Delegation to USDA: Change APHIS Fees at Florida Ports Insisting they want to help ports across the state, Florida's two U.S. senators and several of the state's delegation in the U.S. House are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to change how the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) charges importers to fumigate produce imported into the U.S. On… Read more »

Residents, community leaders gather for ICE town hall meeting in MiramarMIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Residents and community leaders gathered for a town hall meeting at the Miramar Cultural Center regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in the city.The facility along the 2800 block of Southwest 145th Avenue has been the site of many protests and issues for those who say… Read more »