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Governors offer Democrats aggressive reply on guns, abortion

As President Joe Biden runs up against the limits of what he can do on abortion, gun control and other issues without larger Democratic majorities in Congress, some in his party want more fire and boldness than the president’s acknowledgement of their frustration and calls imploring people to vote in…

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Unilever decision spotlights crackdown on US Palestinian activism

Activists say the sale of Ben & Jerry’s Israeli business is part of efforts to punish solidarity with Palestinians.

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After a SCOTUS Rebuke, New York Imposes Oppressive New Restrictions on the Right To Bear Arms

"I don't need to have numbers," Gov. Kathy Hochul said when asked about the evidence supporting the law.

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Bruen Broke The Deal

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NY overhauls handgun rules in effort to preserve some limits

New York’s legislature has approved a sweeping overhaul of the state’s handgun licensing rules, seeking to preserve some limits after the Supreme Court said people have a right to carry a handgun for personal protection

The Independent UK

New York advances constitutional amendment to protect abortion access

Advocates hope voters will be able to decide on the amendment in 2024.

Axios

America is one week post-Roe. Here’s how abortion laws have changed across the country

The US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade sparked legal battles in multiple states. Here's a snapshot of where America's abortion laws stand one week since the ruling.

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ICYMI: Top stories of the week

On Wednesday, Ballotpedia announced the launch of our new Election Administration Legislation Tracker—a resource to help you quickly and easily track election-related legislation in all 50 states.

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Biden brainstorms abortion response with Democratic governors

New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged President Joe Biden to consider providing abortions to the public on federal property in states that ban the procedure — a proposal the White House has dismissed as untenable.

Tribune News Service

Biden warns Democratic governors a GOP Congress would try to ban abortion nationwide

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors Friday afternoon to discuss ways their states are protecting abortion access and continuing to push abortion as an election issue in November.

WEKU

New York officials rule against bitcoin-mining power plant

New York has denied required air permit renewals to a bitcoin-mining power plant on the grounds that it was a threat to the state’s climate goals

The Independent UK

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 29

Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition

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New York lawmakers to vote on new gun rules following ruling

New York lawmakers plan to vote Thursday on legislation seeking to limit the proliferation of firearms in public after the Supreme Court gutted the state’s century-old handgun licensing law

The Independent UK

Breaking down election administration laws enacted in 2022

Welcome to the Thursday, June 30, Brew.

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New York Gov. Hochul previews gun bill, in response to Supreme Court’s ruling

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York gun owners will be barred from carrying firearms in a wide array of “sensitive locations,” and businesses must explicitly allow armed patrons under an agreement reached Wednesday between lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The Independent UK

New York governor: State to limit where guns can be carried

New York leaders plan to ban people from carrying firearms into many places of business unless the owners put up a sign saying guns are welcome

Ballotpedia

Hochul wins Democratic primary for Governor of New York

Incumbent Kathy Hochul defeated Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams in the Democratic primary for governor of New York on June 28, 2022. Based on unofficial returns, Hochul received 67.3% of the vote, followed by Williams with 20.0% and Suozzi with 12.6%. Hochul, previously New York’s lieutenant governor, became governor in…

The Independent UK

Takeaways from first primaries since Roe v. Wade overturned

A rare Republican who supports abortion rights found success in Colorado in the first primary elections held since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

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New York Gov. Hochul drubs fellow Democrats in low-turnout gubernatorial primary

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul sailed to victory Tuesday as she easily defeated a pair of Democratic primary opponents and took a step closer to becoming the first woman elected governor of New York.

The Independent UK

New York governor Kathy Hochul defeats two challengers to win Democratic primary

Governor will now face Republican challenger to win first full term

Tribune News Service

New Yorkers head to the polls to vote in first primary of 2022

Voters from Brooklyn to Buffalo and from Queens to Kingston came out to the polls in short supply Tuesday to decide who’ll run in this November’s general election — a contest that will ultimately determine who is New York State’s governor.

Roll Call

Suozzi falls to Hochul in primary for New York governor - Roll Call

A former Nassau County executive, Rep. Tom Suozzi ran for governor instead of a fourth House term, and lost the Democratic primary Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

States want to make it easier to use red flag laws

With President Joe Biden signing legislation that will incentivize states to enact red flag laws, some states already are trying to find ways to make their current red flag laws more effective in preventing gun violence.

Ballotpedia

Two new states added—state legislative contested primaries up 30% compared to 2020

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WEKU

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

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