Tag: Washington D.C. Bureau

  • Democratic Lawmakers Push for Paid Leave for All Workers

    Democratic Lawmakers Push for Paid Leave for All Workers

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – There’s another push on Capitol Hill to get paid leave for all workers. Democratic lawmakers said too many families are dealt with hard decisions like choosing between taking care of a loved one and paying their bills. However, businesses argue they won’t be able to afford this. 

  • Medicaid Cuts Complicate New Rural Health Fund, Experts Say

    Medicaid Cuts Complicate New Rural Health Fund, Experts Say

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tucked inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is new funding for rural healthcare. It’s called the Rural Health Transformation Program. It’s a 50-billion-dollar one time funding program aimed at improving healthcare access in rural communities, but will it move the needle on transforming health care? Health…

  • Solar Advocates Warn Rollbacks Could Drive Up U.S. Energy Bills

    Solar Advocates Warn Rollbacks Could Drive Up U.S. Energy Bills

    Solar energy advocates are warning Americans could see higher electricity bills, in part, due to clean energy rollbacks they say are squeezing supply as demand surges.

  • Social Security Turns 90: Virgin Islanders Celebrate and Call for Protection 

    Social Security Turns 90: Virgin Islanders Celebrate and Call for Protection 

    From seniors to those living with disabilities, Social Security continues to provide security and hope. This year, Virgin Islanders are not only celebrating its legacy, but also calling on leaders to protect it for the future. 

  • Assassination of Charlie Kirk has Increased Calls to End Political Violence

    Assassination of Charlie Kirk has Increased Calls to End Political Violence

    WASHINGTON, D.C. Researchers said political violence has exploded in the US over the past two decades. Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, there are calls for violent rhetoric to tone down. Can this problem get fixed? Research shows it won’t be easy, but it can be done.  

  • Puerto Rico’s Governor, Resident Commissioner Advocate for SNAP Benefits

    Puerto Rico’s Governor, Resident Commissioner Advocate for SNAP Benefits

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than a third of Puerto Ricans live below the poverty line and rely on federal food assistance. On Capitol Hill, Puerto Rican officials are advocating for Puerto Ricans to receive SNAP benefits. Thier calls to change the island’s food assistance program comes at a time when…