📈 JSA2026 Launches Regional Readiness & Strategic Growth Act New York isn’t broken because we lack money. It’s broken because we waste it. Jason S. Arnold’s new economic blueprint changes that—day one. ⸻ 🧠 What’s Broken: Billions in NY economic development spending. Few results. No accountability. Upstate is ignored. Urban centers are gentrified. Talent leaves. Bureaucrats cash in. ⸻ 💼 What We’re Doing: 1. Strategic Economic Planning & Audits An independent unit will track every tax credit, kill ghost programs, and show real ROI—publicly. 2. Workforce + Education Alignment SUNY/CUNY will be required to partner with local employers or lose state job-training funds. 3. Site Readiness Fund $1B to get rural & upstate communities ready to compete for major investment—infrastructure, broadband, transit. 4. Regional Equity Zones 25% of funding goes directly to historically neglected towns and neighborhoods. No more surface-level equity. 5. ESD Overhaul Empire State Development gets fully audited. Political contracts get cut. Grifters get gone. ⸻ 💡 Inspired By What Works: • Massachusetts: Transparent job-growth metrics • Virginia: Employer-education pipelines • Kentucky: Shovel-ready site planning • Pennsylvania: Inclusive, region-based growth strategy ⸻ 📊 Real Targets: • 25% more jobs per tax dollar invested • 100 shovel-ready sites across NY by 2028 • Upstate/downstate economic gap shrinks 15% in 5 years • 50% of job-training funds lead to work in <12 months ⸻ This Isn’t a Pilot. It’s a Plan. New York can be a leader again. Not with slogans. With systems. 📜 Read the full plan: 🔗 https://jsa2026.com ⸻ Jason S. Arnold for Governor 2026 “I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one.” #JSA2026 #FixNewYork #SmartGrowth #StrategicNY #NoMoreGhostFunds #TheRightOne

✈️ Trump Administration to Accept Luxury Jet from Qatar as Air Force One Stand-In In a surprising development, the Trump administration has agreed to accept a luxury aircraft from Qatar to serve as a temporary or alternative Air Force One. The jet—previously owned by the Qatari royal family—is fully outfitted with high-end interiors, secure communications, and long-range military capabilities. Sources close to the administration describe the move as cost-saving and strategic, allowing the U.S. to bypass long-overdue maintenance delays and potential gaps in presidential air travel readiness. Critics are raising questions about optics and foreign influence, while supporters call it an example of Trump's "get-it-done" diplomacy. #Trump #AirForceOne #Qatar #PresidentialTravel #BETTRNews https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna206111

🏘️ HUD Approves North Carolina’s $1.4 Billion Helene Action Plan The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has officially approved North Carolina’s $1.4 billion Helene Action Plan, aimed at rebuilding and fortifying communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The plan focuses on affordable housing, infrastructure repair, and long-term disaster resilience. #HUD #NorthCarolina #DisasterRelief #HeleneActionPlan #AffordableHousing #Infrastructure #Resilience #BETTRNews https://www.housingwire.com/articles/hud-approves-north-carolina-hurricane-helene-recovery-action-plan/

🧪 RFK Jr. Calls for National Fluoride Review: “The More You Get, The Stupider You Are” Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reigniting debate over water fluoridation, stating that excessive exposure could be harming Americans’ cognitive development. 🧠 “The more you get, the stupider you are,” RFK Jr. said, citing studies linking high fluoride consumption to lowered IQ in children and increased neurological risks. 🔬 He’s calling for a national reevaluation of fluoride safety, pushing for transparency and the elimination of what he labels as outdated, mass-medication practices. Supporters praise him for confronting a controversial issue ignored by mainstream politicians. Critics call the stance “anti-science,” but RFK Jr. is doubling down. #RFKJr #FluorideDebate #WaterSafety #PublicHealth #Neurotoxins #EnvironmentalHealth #BETTRnews 🔗 Full Story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-pushing-curbs-fluoride-190145072.html?guccounter=1

💡 Solar Innovation: India’s Canals Turn Into Powerhouses! 🌞 India is leading the way in sustainable infrastructure by installing solar panels over canals — and the benefits are incredible: 🚰 Reduces water evaporation, protecting precious resources. 🌎 No extra land needed, preserving farmland and ecosystems. ❄️ Keeps panels cooler, boosting energy efficiency. This smart use of space turns everyday infrastructure into a dual-purpose solution for clean energy and water conservation. A BETTR way forward for the world! 🌍 🔗 Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canal_Solar_Power_Project #SolarEnergy #InfrastructureInnovation #CleanEnergy #WaterConservation #SustainableDevelopment #India #ClimateSolutions #FutureIsBETTR

🚨 Patel Says FBI Arrested Wisconsin Judge as Trump Immigration Enforcement Effort Escalates In a major development, Kash Patel reports that the FBI has arrested a Wisconsin judge amid a wider crackdown linked to new Trump-era immigration enforcement initiatives. As efforts to restore immigration law enforcement escalate, this arrest signals a potentially sweeping series of actions across the judiciary and government. #ImmigrationReform #Trump2026 #LawAndOrder #Wisconsin #FBI #BorderSecurity #JSA2026 #BETTRNews #TurnNYRed #AmericaFirst https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/04/25/fbi-arrest-judge-hannah-dugan-milwaukee.html

🗳️ Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Mandate In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has issued a preliminary injunction against key components of former President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration. The judge ruled that the authority to regulate federal elections resides with Congress and the states, not the executive branch. ​ Key Points: The injunction halts the implementation of requirements for documentary proof of citizenship, such as passports or birth certificates, on federal voter registration forms. ​ The ruling also blocks federal agencies from assessing citizenship status before providing voter registration forms to individuals receiving public assistance. ​ Judge Kollar-Kotelly emphasized that the executive order overstepped presidential authority and could cause irreparable harm to voter registration efforts. ​ While the injunction addresses these specific provisions, other aspects of the executive order, such as stricter mail-in ballot deadlines and data-sharing initiatives, remain in effect pending further legal challenges. ​ Campaign Perspective: This ruling underscores the importance of upholding constitutional boundaries and ensuring that changes to election laws undergo proper legislative processes. Efforts to impose stringent voting requirements must be balanced against the fundamental right to vote and the need to maintain accessible electoral systems.​ #VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity #FederalCourtRuling #ProofOfCitizenship #JSA2026 #TurnNYRed https://apnews.com/article/trump-elections-executive-order-citizenship-lawsuit-4b683fe2e1106316fdb05621be9b7d0e

🚨 BREAKING: Las Vegas Sands Scraps Nassau Casino Project Las Vegas Sands has officially withdrawn plans to develop a casino and resort at the Nassau Coliseum site. The controversial proposal faced strong public opposition and legal hurdles. This marks a major turning point in the future of development in Long Island. Locals spoke. And it mattered. What’s next for the Coliseum site—and who should make those decisions? #LongIsland #NassauCounty #CasinoNews #Development #LasVegasSands #TurnNYRed #JSA2026 #NYPolitics #LocalNews #EconomicDevelopment https://longisland.news12.com/las-vegas-sands-decides-not-to-pursue-development-of-casino-resort-at-nassau-coliseum?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6fyLaYIqprcM0HLY-ppbXlpsWowjmgTcRXozKwCXORV5DGBHVsTX8_CY815g_aem_xAAwg-CGwaYKDp-08ocmVw

🧠 Will Smoking Weed When You’re Young Make You Dumb When You’re Old? Experts Weigh In A growing body of research suggests that heavy marijuana use in adolescence could have long-term impacts on memory, attention, and brain function well into adulthood. Scientists have linked early cannabis exposure to altered brain development, especially in areas tied to decision-making and cognition. While occasional or moderate use hasn’t shown the same risks, chronic early use may lower IQ, reduce academic performance, and affect emotional regulation later in life. #CannabisNews #MarijuanaStudy #BrainHealth #YouthCannabisUse #HealthResearch #BETTRNews https://www.vice.com/en/article/will-smoking-weed-when-youre-young-make-you-dumb-when-youre-old/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR511burKUI3SrbebTbrPeBFrHMmvRbCsoeu2n7D_LOh_DLJ__mMf7DnqcL01w_aem_zFR5mbNo-zUHTgqCYkTcaA

🏚️ BETTR Newswire | States Where Homelessness Has Skyrocketed 90%+ Since 2000 — And What They Have in Common Homelessness isn’t just a big-city problem—it’s a systemic crisis. Since 2000, multiple U.S. states have seen homelessness increase by 90% or more, with some exceeding 200% growth. Despite varied geography, these states share common policy patterns—and failures. 📈 States with Homelessness Increases Over 90% Since 2000: 📍New York: +175% Sheltered homelessness in NYC alone jumped from 22,955 in 2000 to over 63,000 in 2020. Major driver: lack of affordable housing, failed shelter expansion, and mass migration to cities like NYC. 📍California: +110% Homelessness has more than doubled since 2000, with over 180,000 now unsheltered. High taxes, housing shortages, and permissive street camping laws worsened the crisis. 📍North Dakota: +200% The oil boom brought a flood of workers and zero housing prep. Rents spiked, and towns became overwhelmed with newly homeless individuals unable to keep up with costs. 📍Colorado: +145% Legal marijuana, high cost of living, and unaffordable Denver housing triggered a massive increase. Tourism-fueled migration added pressure to shelters and services. 📍Rhode Island: +120% Affordable housing loss, state inaction, and service gaps led to a doubling of the homeless population, especially in Providence. 📍Vermont: +100% A small state with big shelter limitations. Rising rent, rural isolation, and a lack of detox and mental health programs fueled the surge. 📍Illinois: +90% Public housing failures, urban decline in Chicago, and collapsing middle-class jobs led to nearly doubling the homeless rate across the state. 🧩 What These States Have in Common: Democrat-Dominated Governance Most are run by progressive policymakers who talk compassion but often block effective housing expansion and enforcement. Housing Supply Failure Over-regulation, restrictive zoning, and anti-development politics have created a chokehold on affordable housing supply. Sanctuary Policies + Lax Enforcement Cities welcome migrants but lack scalable services. Public drug use and tent cities are tolerated, worsening urban decay. Mental Health and Addiction Gaps Many of these states closed or cut back inpatient care, detox centers, and long-term rehab—leaving vulnerable populations on the streets. 💬 BETTR Ideas for BETTR Results Mandate state-level audits of all homeless spending Incentivize fast-build modular housing Expand faith-based & community shelter networks Empower localities to enforce public space use laws while increasing treatment access Enough with the photo ops. It’s time for real results. #Homelessness #HousingCrisis #UrbanPolicyFailure #NewYork #California #Illinois #Colorado #Vermont #RhodeIsland #NorthDakota #BETTRSolutions #FixTheSystem #2026Governor 📅 April 21, 2025 https://www.security.org/resources/homeless-statistics/

🏈 Tom Brady Visits White House, Discusses Youth Sports Programs Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady visited the White House to discuss the expansion of youth sports programs, emphasizing the role of athletics in education and community development. #TomBrady #YouthSports #WhiteHouseVisit #NFL #BETTRNewswire 🔗 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/04/10/tom-brady-white-house-visit-youth-sports&#8203;:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}