The new federal courthouse planned for Fort Lauderdale is in line for an extra $55 million — one of many South Florida projects that could get a stream of federal funds to make them a reality. The additional money will help get the new courthouse off the ground, as it faces rising construction costs, said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Read more »
“I know that Barbara, Debbie and Dan share my goal of ensuring that each and every Democratic Member of the House is fully engaged and empowered,” Jeffries said in a statement. Read more »
South Florida Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Lois Frankel are among the nearly three dozen members of Congress calling on the leadership of Amazon to remove a book and film laced with antisemitic tropes that the online retail giant is selling on its website. Read more »
We must fight like our own lives depend on it – because they do. We cannot allow a government takeover of women’s bodies, and that’s what’s happening. It is outrageous and unacceptable. Read more »
The Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism, chaired by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and comprised of politicians from around the world, convened their first in-person hearing to examine the rise of antisemitism on social media platforms and how to combat it. After a short recess, the task force heard testimony from executives from Meta, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok. Read more »
“This historic summit, and our commitment to be here together in person shows the urgency of our efforts to create a world that is far less polarized and divided. I am so thankful for the partnerships that we’ve forged, and for the chance to continue this mission with all of you.” Read more »
“She delivers and really works hard,” says Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr, a longtime supporter. “She is able to get people around the table to talk things over. She listens; she goes to a lot of community events. She has taken some hits over the years, but she has learned from her experiences. She relates well to people. She works well with other levels of government, like city commissions and state legislators. She is not one to rest on her laurels.” Read more »
We have been fortunate in recent years to make significant progress in Everglades restoration through the
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (or CERP), the largest ecosystem restoration project in the world. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested $1.1 billion for Everglades restoration projects. This amounts to the largest-ever federal investment ever
made for our River of Grass. Read more »
President Biden delivered on a promise to protect Venezuelans
seeking refuge in the United States to escape the humanitarian
crisis, economic collapse, and political turmoil back home. However, there's still more work to be done. Read more »
The significance of President Biden’s move to fast-track the reservoir funding cannot be understated. It amplifies the overwhelming commitment he’s already made to the River of Grass, and it removes any budgetary or bureaucratic uncertainty as to whether the linchpin of our restoration efforts will advance. Read more »
