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Saturday, June 25, 2022 Hello Progressive Reader; Here is some of what's new this week on the Northeast Wisconsin - GREEN BAY PROGRESSIVE. To explore the Progressive online click here. Like our Facebook Page and join the discussion on our FaceBook group and on Twitter! |
House passes gun safety bill, sending measure to Biden’s desk
Legislation calls for enhancing background checks for gun purchasers between the age of 18 and 21, closes the so-called boyfriend loophole, creates a federal offense for straw purchases or trafficking and clarifies the definition of a licensed firearm dealer. Written by The Hill Press |
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
Opinion will fuel questions about whether rights seen by some as having a thin historical record and not explicitly referenced in the Constitution may be denied to all the people. Written by The Hill Press |
Former officials describe fierce Trump pressure on Justice Dept.
Former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, his deputy Richard Donoghue and Steven Engel, then head of the Office of Legal Counsel described weeks of chaos inside the Trump White House as the president scrambled to reverse his electoral defeat. Written by The Hill Press |
Supreme Court expands gun rights in major Second Amendment ruling
The 6-3 decision to invalidate New York’s law throws into question the legality of similar restrictions in more than a half dozen other states. Written by The Hill Press |
Governor Announces $19.5 Million for Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges
Investments in 22 Counties builds on governor’s initial nearly $60 million Workforce Innovation Grant money, projects announced prioritize forestry, manufacturing workforce development, and workforce housing. Written by GOV Press Wisconsin |
Sen. Ron Johnson tried to transmit Wisconsin’s fake electoral votes
“Freaking trump idiots want someone to fly original elector papers to the senate President. They’re gonna call one of us to tell us just what the hell is going on.” – Mark Jefferson, executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party Written by Wisconsin Examiner Republish |
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