I’d like to…

And I thought our new States might be the new broom we need but the headline in yesterday’s local paper just about took my breath away; but not in the way this proverb/saying means. In an island with a critical housing shortage and financial crisis and numerous other problems the headline ‘New presidents are keen to tackle smartphone misuse’ does not inspire me with confidence that they are keen to tackle the most difficult and urgent problems.
So my saying of the day is ‘a new broom sweeps loose’

My research gave me this…
The proverb "a new broom sweeps clean" signifies that new leadership or a fresh perspective can bring about significant changes and improvements, often by discarding old ways and personnel. The saying originated in the 16th century and is found in various languages, highlighting its long-standing presence in European folk wisdom.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Origin and History:
The phrase "a new broom sweeps clean" is a well-established proverb, first recorded in 1546 in John Heywood's collection of proverbs, according to Dictionary.com. It was also used figuratively by Shakespeare.
Meaning:
The core meaning is that someone newly appointed to a position of authority will often make radical changes and improvements. This might involve replacing staff, implementing new policies, or adopting different approaches to old problems.
Figurative Use:
The phrase is often used to describe the tendency of those in new positions to make significant changes. For example, it can be said of a new manager who reorganizes a department or a new president who reshuffles the White House staff.
Variations and Nuances:
There are variations of the proverb, such as "a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows all the corners," which adds the idea that while new brooms are effective at sweeping, old brooms possess valuable knowledge and experience of the specific situations they are dealing with. This variation suggests that it's important to balance the enthusiasm of new beginnings with the wisdom of experience.
But the proverb can continue ‘…but and old broom knows the corners’. Will the deputies reelected for another term help the newbies hide in the corners and avoid difficult decisions? Time will tell…but that is a saying for another day.