Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Blair looks at the Freedom to Vote Act, and the John Lewis Voter Rights, both of which were talking points in President Biden's visit to Atlanta yesterday. While there are probably not enough votes to advance either bill beyond the Senate currently, Majority Leader Schumer wants to force a vote to get people on the record.

Jared looks at President Biden's desire to reform the filibuster rule and pass voting reform legislation. Senate Majority Leader Schumer is pushing for a vote soon; Republicans object to these measures as "a power grab."

Blair reports on the Consumer Price Index report expected out this morning. Severe inflation is expected to be confirmed in the report, bolstered in part by increased costs domestically and reported European market inflation. The White House contends that this inflation could be offset by the Build Back Better plan, but that bill is currently blocked in the Senate.

Alicia reports on a late night fatal house fire in Grand Park, that left an elderly woman dead and two children in the hospital.

Jared previews President Biden's to Georgia and where voting rights/election reform bill stands.

John Kennedy, Capital Bureau reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK, reviews key points of the next Florida legislative session agenda, include budgets, COVID-19 policies, school board elections, and contingent plans if Governor DeSantis should seek reelection or campaign for a higher office.

Blair reports on the President's trip to Georgia, where he is campaigning for support of voting rights. A voting rights reform bill is a cornerstone campaign promise from the Biden administration, but before voting reform could pass, Democrats want to pass a change to filibuster rules. Besides the obligatory Republican opposition, Democrats face resistance from their usual contrarians, Senator Sinema and Manchin.

Brian Kilmeade takes a look at President Biden & Vice President Harris's trip to Atlanta, campaigning the issue of voting rights. Per Brian, Republicans are allowing Democrats to write the narrative about recent voting legislation changes.

Jared reports on the SCOTUS review of Biden/OSHA vaccination mandates. The Court heard arguments for and against mandates last week, and an official Supreme Court opinion could be issued at any time. Originally, mandates would have taken effect today for large corporations.

Brent Martineau from ESPN 690 joins JMN to review the Jaguars final game of the season, where the Jags had their best performance and a win to close things out. The post-season plans include some major changes in team coaching & administration personnel, plus the first pick in the draft again.