Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has again filed legislation that would ensure girls in Florida’s public schools have access to menstrual products at no cost. SB 242, entitled “Learning wi... Read more

By Nicole Dudenhoefer     Ruben Mercado Santos realized he was “different” in high school. When his friends were getting their driver’s licenses and registering to vote, he couldn’... Read more

Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) was elected to chair the Future Forum Caucus for the 117th Congress. Future Forum is an influential group of young Democratic Members of Congress in the U.S.... Read more

  By Trimmel Gomes   While the number of Latinos entering college in Florida and across America is increasing, new research shows many lag behind in completing their studies compar... Read more

  By Trimmel Gomes   Voting-rights advocates say they’re working to keep the momentum going, registering Floridians with felony convictions so they can vote in future electio... Read more

By Trimmel Gomes   Open enrollment for healthcare is in full swing in Florida, even as the U.S. Supreme Court listens to oral arguments on whether the law is constitutional. There... Read more

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Congressman Rob Woodall (GA-7) and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-9) introduced H.R. 8708, the American Families United Act. This bipartisan legislation... Read more

    Last week, a new initiative was launched to provide COVID-19 education and resources to farmworkers and their families in Homestead and Florida City. The project is a collaboration... Read more