🚨 HAPPENING NOW! Join me for a tele-town hall focused on lowering costs.
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On Friday, I joined NASA at Kennedy Space Center to announce MAX POWER—a two-day event highlighting American space leadership.
Held on November 7 and 8, MAX POWER will feature tech demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport, and more! 🚀💫
I led a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the EPA to address the urgent drinking water emergency affecting Puerto Rico.
The island’s water system has carried the weight of an aging infrastructure for decades, and now millions are facing inconsistent access. 🇺🇸🇵🇷
Inflation remains elevated due to spiking energy prices, tariffs, and more. 📈
Congress must come together and act to stop these policies that are driving up prices.
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Inflation Was Moderate in July, but Energy Prices Remain Elevated
The Consumer Price Index for July showed prices rose 3.4 percent from a year ago as the war in Iran dragged on.
AWFUL JOBS REPORT: 30K jobs lost in July.
Tariffs, spiking energy prices, and corruption are dragging down the economy.
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U.S. Hiring Slumps, a Worrying Sign for the Economy
Employers shed 23,000 jobs in July, and gains in previous months were revised down sharply, in a downbeat report that suggests the labor market is weaker than previously believed.
In another handout to corporations, Trump made it easier for them to cash in at the expense of at-risk wildlife.
I led @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social, @repdarrensoto.bsky.social, & @frost.house.gov to demand the Admin reverse course & protect Florida's manatees, panthers, & other endangered species.
Over the years, we've delivered over $4.8 BILLION in transportation infrastructure for Central Florida!
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Over the years, we've delivered over $133 MILLION in affordable housing for Central Florida! 🏡
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I'm proud to deliver over $13.4 MILLION in Community Project funding for #FL9 in FY26!
We secured funding for 14 locally requested projects that will support jobs, senior housing, flood control, pedestrian safety, traffic reduction, education, and public safety.
Teachers should be able to afford to live in the counties where they teach. This helps everyone.
We're actively working to expand affordable housing options for OCPS teachers through our Community Funding projects next year.
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‘Not able to make a living:’ Central Florida teacher pay gap leaves educators struggling
Florida teachers are struggling to afford housing near the schools where they work, as stagnant salaries trail both the national average and rising rental costs, pushing some educators to the brink of...
🚨 #FL9 PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS: We are proud to secure three new federal grants to support public safety:
Osceola County has been awarded funds for technology and equipment upgrades at the jail. (1/3)
🚨ICYMI: We recently secured $36 million+ in federal FAA funding for MCO.
Since passing the Infrastructure Law, we’ve worked to secure $500 million+ in funding for MCO—more than any other Florida airport.
