Matt Gaetz’s Chances of Winning Florida Governor Race, According to Poll
Former Representative Matt Gaetz is speculated to be considering a run in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, but polls suggest other Republicans have carved out early leads. Newsweek reached out to Gaetz for comment via email. Why It Matters Gaetz’s entry into the field could upend the competition for the Republican nomination and test the limits […]
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Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Let Felons Get SNAP Benefits
Republican Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has vetoed a bill that would have expanded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for state residents with drug convictions. Why It Matters SNAP benefits, also known as “food stamps,” are paid to low- and no-income households across the U.S. that would otherwise struggle to afford groceries. In 2024, the […]
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Byron Donalds Announces Bid for Florida Governor After Trump Endorsement
By Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has covered weather, and major breaking news events in South Florida. Anna joined Newsweek in 2022 from The National Desk in Washington, D.C. and had previously worked at CBS12 News in West […]
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Wisconsin Governor Defends Push To Redefine ‘Mother’ as ‘Inseminated Person’
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers this week defended a proposal to change the term “mother” to “inseminated person” under Wisconsin state law. The Context Evers called for more inclusive and gender-neutral language in his state budget proposal covering the fiscal period from 2025 to 2027. The proposal, which was first introduced last week, includes a section […]
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