Gavin Newsom rejects pay increase for state firefighters, shortly after the destructive LA fire.
Newsom Vetoes Pay Raise for California Firefighters Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has turned down a bipartisan proposal aimed at increasing salaries for California firefighters, nearly nine months after the state’s most devastating wildfire ravaged Los Angeles. Newsom’s decision, announced on Friday, means that Cal Fire wages will remain far below those of certain local fire […]
Speaker Johnson hopes furloughed federal workers will get back pay, but implies it may not happen.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned on Tuesday that he believes federal workers who were affected by the shutdown should be reimbursed, though he indicated that those payments might not be forthcoming. “I really hope workers who served during this time will get the backpay they deserve,” Johnson said to reporters at the Capitol. “These are […]
Memo states that furloughed employees are not assured of receiving back pay.
Draft memos from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) suggest that government employees may not be entitled to backpay for holidays missed during shutdowns. According to a memo reported by Axios, the issue ties back to an interpretation of a 2019 law aimed at fair treatment for government workers, which was signed by President […]
Molly Qerim’s past ESPN coworker discloses her pay before unexpected departure
Marcellus Wiley, a former NFL star and All-Pro defender, recently commented on his ex-colleague Molly Qerim’s departure from ESPN. Qerim, who has been eyeing new opportunities that would allow her to showcase more of her talents alongside other women in sports media, like Malika Andrews and Mina Kimes, hosted the network’s top show. In a […]
Lawmakers from both parties promise to forgo their pay during the government shutdown.
Lawmakers’ Pay During Government Shutdowns The number of politicians from both parties declaring that they will not take their salaries during ongoing government shutdowns is increasing. This comes as the federal government was shut down for nearly a week after Senate Democrats turned down Republican proposals for funding, aiming to stretch the debate until November […]
Trump Promises to Ensure Service Members Receive Full Pay During Shutdown
Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Day, Trump Assures Military Members As the government shutdown reached its fifth day, President Donald Trump pledged to support U.S. military personnel, saying he would ensure they receive “all the last penny.” Speaking at Navy Station Norfolk during the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy, he expressed, “The U.S. Navy always […]
Democrats Assert They Are Not at Fault for Troops Serving Without Pay During Schumer Shutdown
US military service members are starting to feel the pinch of financial strain due to ongoing government shutdowns. However, Senate Democrats don’t seem ready to take action to reopen the government anytime soon. If the shutdown persists, military families are set to miss their next paycheck on October 15th. It’s been noted that Senate Democrats […]
Do service members continue to receive their pay during a government shutdown?
(Nexstar) – During government shutdowns, most federal workers typically don’t receive a paycheck, and that includes roles like TSA officers and air traffic controllers who are still on duty. But what about military personnel? Are Active Duty Officers compensated for their essential services? Unfortunately, the answer is no—not right away, at least. “We don’t have […]
SHUTDOWN Act would require lawmakers to pay a daily tax during a government closure
Senate Republicans are pushing for lawmakers to feel the financial impact during the ongoing government shutdown, which has now reached its third day. Unlike many federal employees, Congress members typically receive their pay even when the government is closed. However, Senator Bernie Moreno from Ohio has a different idea: he proposes taxing lawmakers who collect […]
Jets to pay tribute to heroic veteran from Long Island at Cowboys game
Matthias Ferreira recently relocated to New York from Clayton County, Georgia, and recalls attending New York Jets games about 15 years ago. “I was there with my family, wearing a Georgia bulldog hat, and I wasn’t really a Jets fan back then,” Ferreira, a 36-year-old police officer from Suffolk County, shared. During one game, the […]