News and updates from John Peters for Congress in Florida's 16th District
Stay up to date with the latest campaign news, policy insights, and stories from communities across Florida's 16th District — including Bradenton, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch, Brandon, and Sun City Center.
Florida homeowners insurance has become one of the most urgent kitchen-table issues in our district. Average premiums have nearly quadrupled since 2019. Here's what Congress must do.
Read: Florida Homeowners Insurance Crisis: What Congress Must DoConfidence in elections is the bedrock of representative democracy. Florida has enacted some of the most comprehensive election security measures in the country.
Read: Election Integrity: Why Every Vote Must Count and What Congress Can Do to Protect ItWhat does a U.S. congressman actually do? Many voters cast ballots without fully understanding the job. Here is a plain-English breakdown.
Read: What Does a U.S. Congressman Actually Do? A Plain-English Guide for Florida's 16th District VotersFlorida is home to more than 1.5 million veterans. Here's a guide to VA benefits available to veterans in Manatee and Hillsborough counties — and how John Peters will fight for veterans in Congress.
Read: Florida VA Benefits: What Veterans in Manatee and Hillsborough Counties Need to KnowThe infrastructure that serves this district has not kept pace with explosive population growth. Here's what federal funding can actually fix.
Read: Traffic and Infrastructure in Manatee and Hillsborough: What Federal Funding Can Actually FixEducation is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. School choice puts that decision in the hands of parents — not government bureaucrats. Here's what it means for Florida's 16th District.
Read: What School Choice Really Means for Florida Families in District 16Florida residents are paying significantly more for electricity than they were five years ago. Here's why federal policy is driving your bill up and what can be done.
Read: Rising Utility Bills in Florida: What Washington Can Do to Lower Your Energy CostsThe U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion. A Balanced Budget Amendment would require the federal government to live within its means — just like every Florida family and business must do.
Read: Why Congress Needs a Balanced Budget Amendment — And What It Means for Florida FamiliesIf you are 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare in Florida, Congress is actively debating changes that could affect your coverage, costs, and access to doctors.
Read: Medicare Advantage vs. Traditional Medicare: What Florida Retirees Need to Know Before Congress ActsDrive down Manatee Avenue in Bradenton and you will see what makes this economy run: small businesses. They are asking Washington to get out of the way.
Read: Small Business in Manatee County: Why Cutting Federal Red Tape Matters for Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch Entrepreneurs"Why are there no term limits for Congress?" is one of the most-searched political questions in America. Learn why career politicians block reform and how John Peters plans to fight for term limits.
Read: Why Are There No Term Limits for Congress? Here's Why That Needs to ChangeFlorida's 16th District is home to thousands of veterans. John Peters outlines his commitment to better VA healthcare, mental health support, and transition services.
Read: Supporting Veterans in the Tampa Bay RegionFentanyl is now the leading cause of drug overdose deaths in the United States, and Florida is not spared. Here's what Congress must do to stop it.
Read: The Fentanyl Crisis in Florida: What Congress Must Do to Stop the Flow of Drugs Across Our BorderFlorida families are paying some of the highest insurance premiums in the nation. John Peters has a plan to bring relief to homeowners across Manatee and Hillsborough counties.
Read: Lowering Insurance Costs for Manatee and Hillsborough County FamiliesThe right to keep and bear arms is under sustained pressure from federal legislation and regulatory overreach. John Peters believes the Second Amendment means what it says.
Read: Second Amendment Rights: Why Congress Must Protect Floridians' Right to Bear ArmsJohn Peters shares his vision for Florida's 16th District and why he believes common-sense leadership is what Washington needs from communities like Bradenton, Riverview, and Lakewood Ranch.
Read: Why I'm Running for Congress in Florida's 16th DistrictThe back-to-back devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton exposed gaps in disaster preparedness. Here's what Congress must do to protect our communities.
Read: Hurricane Season Preparedness in Manatee and Hillsborough Counties: What Congress Can Do After Helene and MiltonFlorida's 2026 primary election is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Here is everything Manatee and Hillsborough County voters need to know to participate.
Read: How to Vote in Florida's 2026 Primary: Everything Manatee and Hillsborough County Voters Need to KnowYou do not have to live in Texas or Arizona to feel the effects of an unsecured southern border. Here's how it affects Florida's 16th District and what Congress can do.
Read: Border Security and Immigration: What's Really Happening and What Congress Can DoIf you have been to a grocery store, filled up your gas tank, or tried to buy a home in Manatee or Hillsborough County recently, you already know: prices are dramatically higher. Here's why.
Read: Why Is Everything So Expensive? How Congress Drives Inflation — and How to Fix ItGovernor DeSantis has been championing the elimination of property taxes in Florida. Here's what it means for homeowners in Manatee and Hillsborough counties.
Read: Will Florida Eliminate Property Taxes? What Homeowners in Manatee and Hillsborough Need to KnowWill Congress cut Social Security and Medicare? For retirees living in Florida's 16th District, this is not an abstract policy debate. Here is the honest answer.
Read: Social Security and Medicare: What Florida Seniors Need to Know About the 2026 Budget DebateVern Buchanan announced he would not seek re-election to Florida's 16th Congressional District. Here's what it means for the district and who is running to replace him.
Read: Florida's 16th Congressional District: Who Is Vern Buchanan's Replacement and What's at Stake in 2026?Subscribe to receive campaign updates and news from Florida's 16th District directly to your inbox.
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