Florida implements English-only driver’s license tests following fatal truck accident
For the first time in nearly two decades, Floridians seeking a driver’s license will need to pass the state exam exclusively in English. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic accident involving an undocumented immigrant who had failed the exam ten times prior to the incident. Last week, the Florida Department of Highway […]
Duffy withdraws $40 million from California due to English-only rule for truck drivers
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday that California has had over $40 million in federal highway safety grants withheld due to the state’s noncompliance with English proficiency guidelines for commercial drivers. “This summer, I will inform states that failure to enforce the Trump administration’s English language requirements will result in cessation of funding,” […]
HUD adopts English-only policy for its business operations
HUD to Adopt English-Only Policy for Agency Operations On Tuesday, Secretary Scott Turner announced that the Housing and Urban Development Authority (HUD) will implement an English-only policy in all its operations. This decision aligns with President Donald Trump’s executive order from March, which recognizes English as the official language of the United States. Turner shared […]
HUD starts English-only program for all department services: ‘Communicate with one voice and one language’
A recent memo acquired by the Post indicates that the Housing and Urban Development Authority (HUD) will adopt English as the sole language for nearly all of its services and operations. The assistant secretary of HUD prepared a memo, expected to be released Monday, which instructs departmental leaders about this shift to designate English as […]