Congress Conversations: Can USMCA start on time?
The auto sector is heavily impacted by changes outlined in the USMCA trade pact, but the global pandemic and the shutdown in production raises questions about whether the rules can be implemented by July 1. In short, the fallout of the virus shutdown casts doubt on when the new trade deal can cross the finish line.
After infamous Disney World theft case, ‘I’ve learned my lesson,’ Patrick Spikes says
It was a bizarre case that gave a look into the hidden, lucrative market for stolen Disney World items. Patrick Spikes tells his side in an interview.
As coronavirus batters the economy, Florida leaders may have to slash budget
If the drop in revenues due to the pandemic is large enough, then the options left to lawmakers are decisions that Republican leaders don’t typically want to make: accept federal bailout money to fill a large budget hole; borrow money in much larger amounts than in recent years; make drastic cuts to a range of programs; or raise taxes and fees.