Local Government News
Senate approves reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) through 2028. The legislation was approved by a vote of 88-4.
Senators introduce MOMS Act to address challenges faced by mothers
As Mother's Day approaches, a group of senators is introducing legislation to address the challenges many mothers face throughout their pregnancy journeys and the costly task of raising a family. This move comes at a pivotal time as the number of U.S. births in 2023 was the lowest since 1979, according to provisional CDC data. Last year, America's total fertility rate hit an all-time low.