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On Saturday, for example, Brown vetoed 36 bills, arguing that many of them could cost the state money it doesn’t have. Nine of those bills, for example, would have created or expanded tax credits, which the governor said called for costs the state might not be able to pay in years to come. … [Read more...] about Governor signs bill to automatically register voters at DMV

Criminal justice reform — Responding to public outrage over a rash of police killings of unarmed African American men, Biden has promised to establish a national police oversight commission and to invest in community policing strategies meant to help de-escalate tensions between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He also backs comprehensive sentencing reform and programs to reduce continued criminal activity by those released from jail.    … [Read more...] about $1.9 Trillion Economic Relief Plan Tops Biden’s 100-Day Agenda

That’s not to say there aren’t important things to do in the short term. The president must face consequences. Those who breached the Capitol must be arrested and face their day in court. The FBI and others must continue to investigate the degree to which the insurrection was planned, and by whom. And perhaps most importantly, with the world watching, President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenWoman accused of trying to sell Pelosi laptop to Russians arrested Trump gets lowest job approval rating in final days as president Trump moves to lift coronavirus travel restrictions on Europe, Brazil MORE and Vice President-elect Kamala HarrisKamala HarrisSenate majority offers Biden new avenues on Trump environmental rollbacks Empire State Building lights on eve of Biden inauguration to honor COVID-19 victims READ: Harris letter resigning from Senate ahead of inauguration MORE must be inaugurated safely.     … [Read more...] about Why playing the long game is necessary to address the Capitol insurrection

Criminal justice reform — Responding to public outrage over a rash of police killings of unarmed African American men, Biden has promised to establish a national police oversight commission and to invest in community policing strategies meant to help de-escalate tensions between law enforcement and the communities they serve. He also backs comprehensive sentencing reform and programs to reduce continued criminal activity by those released from jail.    … [Read more...] about Biden Plans Ambitious First 100-Day Agenda

Cruz also cited language “requiring the Department of Defense to rename our military bases in a political effort to erase our nation’s history” as well as language restricting the president’s power to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell domestic protests, saying it would restrict “the ability of law enforcement to protect our communities during violent riots.” … [Read more...] about Defense bill battle showcases 2024 GOP hopefuls