Florida is the latest state to end the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Program. The Department of Economic Opportunity announced that the state would discontinue the program at the end of June. Florida is the 23rd GOP-led state to end the benefit. A total of 4 million laid-off Americans will forgo roughly …
Read More »Minnesota’s AG To Lead Prosecution In Daunte Wright Manslaughter Case
Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General, will lead the prosecution in the death of Daunte Wright. Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is charged with second-degree manslaughter in his death. “Daunte Wright’s death was a tragedy. He should not have died on the day that he did. He should not have died …
Read More »States Are Using Vaccine Lotteries To Get More People Vaccinated
States are offering different incentive programs to increase the rate of vaccinations, including vaccine lotteries. On Thursday, both New York and Maryland announced a new lottery. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that any adult who gets vaccinated at any of the ten state-run sites from May 24 to May …
Read More »Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Bill
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill on Wednesday that bans abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Women in Texas will only be able to have abortions if no heartbeat is detected or if there is a medical emergency. Fetal heartbeats can be detected as early as six weeks …
Read More »Andrew Giuliani Is Running For New York Governor
The son of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Andrew Giuliani, announced that he is running for the Republican primary in 2022 to become the governor of New York. According to The New York Post, a Republican has not won a statewide race since 2002. Giuliani graduated from Duke University …
Read More »Increased Unemployment Benefits To End In Republican-Led States
Republican-led states are ending increased unemployment benefits. West Virginia and Alaska are the latest states to end the supplemental unemployment benefits provided by the federal government. Officials in GOP-led states claim the $300 increased benefits are a disincentive for people to return to work, leading to workforce shortages as businesses …
Read More »Only 658,000 Black Floridians Are Vaccinated; A Mere 7% Of Population
Out of the roughly 9 million people vaccinated for COVID-19 in Florida, Black people only account for 658,000. Governor Ron DeSantis administration officials and advocates are working to boost vaccination rates in Black communities around Florida. Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M and Statewide Coronavirus Vaccination Community Education and Engagement …
Read More »Caitlyn Jenner Changes Her Story About Voting In The 2020 Election
Caitlyn Jenner’s comments on voting in the 2020 Presidential election seem to be at odds with public records. During an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner said that she did not vote in the 2020 presidential election, but public records from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Record show …
Read More »Glenn Youngkin Wins Virginia’s GOP Nomination For Governor
Virginia businessman Glenn Youngkin has won the Republican nomination for governor after six rounds of counting ballots cast at Saturday’s drive-through unassembled convention. I am prepared to lead, excited to serve and profoundly humbled by the trust the people have placed in me. Virginians have made it clear that they are …
Read More »Georgia Governor Kemp Signs House Bill To End 1863 Citizens Arrest Law
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed a repeal of Georgia’s Civil War-era citizen’s arrest law. The repeal of the law comes a year after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man pursued by white men who said they suspected him of a crime. Wanda Cooper-Jones, the mother …
Read More »South Carolina Will Allow Firing Squads To Execute Prisoners
In a 66-43 vote, South Carolina House approved a bill to allow firing squads to execute prisoners. Governor Henry McMaster says that he will approve the bill once he receives it. Democrat Representative Justin Bamberg urged his colleagues to vote against the measure. “If you push the green button at the …
Read More »Republican Lawmakers Continue To Push Voting Bills Despite Pushback From Business Community
Republican lawmakers around the nation continue to push for stricter voting laws even as business leaders warn that the laws can disrupt the economic climate and democracy. Over 50 companies and organizations joined together to write an open letter opposing the new laws. The letter was signed by Patagonia, Levi …
Read More »Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Suspects Facing ‘Weapon Of Mass Destruction’ Charge
Federal prosecutors are charging the three men who are accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer with conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. The US Attorneys Office for the Western District of Michigan says that Adam Fox, Barry Croft, and Daniel Joseph Harris were going to …
Read More »Florida Rep. Demings ‘Seriously Considering’ Run For Governor Or Senate
Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., is “seriously considering” running for Senate or governor in Florida. “I am seriously considering running,” Demings told ‘The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.’ “I have received calls and texts and messages from people all over the state asking me to run because they feel that they are …
Read More »Kansas Governor Vetoes Two Republican Election Bills
Governor Laura Kelly vetoed two Republican-backed election bills on Friday. House Bill 2332 and House Bill 2183, would have limited individuals from delivering 10 ballots during each election and the Governor, Secretary of State, or the courts would have been banned from changing election rules. “Although Kansans have cast millions …
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