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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Kansas City's Tragic Gun Violence: Impact on Children and Gun Policies"

The shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade highlights Missouri's expansive gun rights and historic tension over crime in major cities, with the state having few gun regulations and a Republican-led Legislature that has passed measures expanding gun rights. Lawmakers have shown little interest in restricting firearm use and possession, despite rising crime rates. The shooting has sparked debate over gun policies and crime control in Missouri and neighboring Kansas, where gun rights are also favored, and both states have seen an increase in killings.

via The Associated Press|

#gun-rights #kansas-city #missouri

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Missouri Republicans' Efforts to Limit Citizens' Power in Amending Constitution Gain Traction"

Missouri's Republican-led Legislature is advancing proposals to make it more difficult for citizens to amend the state constitution through ballot initiatives, including raising the threshold for approval and requiring a majority of congressional districts for passage. Critics argue that these changes would deny citizens their right to participate in democracy, while supporters claim it's about protecting the state constitution from out-of-state influence. The move comes amid a wave of ballot initiatives becoming law in several states, and as the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has put a spotlight on the use of ballot measures to protect or restrict reproductive rights.

via PBS NewsHour|

#ballot-initiatives #constitutional-amendments #missouri

politics2 years ago•15 min saved

The Impact of Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina

Kody Kinsley, the secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, played a crucial role in convincing the Republican-led legislature to pass Medicaid expansion in the state. Growing up without health insurance himself, Kinsley's personal experiences and ability to build bridges with Republican lawmakers helped push the expansion across the finish line. His efforts have brought him full circle, from being uninsured to leading the rollout of healthcare coverage to families in need.

via The Assembly|

#health-insurance #kody-kinsley #medicaid-expansion

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

NC Governor Vetoes Abortion Restrictions, Protecting Reproductive Rights.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has vetoed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after 12 weeks. The bill, which includes exceptions for rape, incest, and life-limiting fetal anomalies, was passed by the Republican-led legislature. Cooper called on supporters to pressure Republicans to let his veto stand. The legislature may vote to override the veto this week, which would require a three-fifths majority in each chamber. At least 19 states in the US have either full or partial bans on abortion.

via The Hill|

#abortion #governor-roy-cooper #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Abortion Ban, Override Vote Looms

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has vetoed a Republican-led legislature's bill that would ban abortions past 12 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest, or to preserve the life and health of the mother. However, the legislature has a slim Republican supermajority, which means they can override the veto if they can muster enough votes. North Carolina has become a destination for women seeking abortions, and the ban would dramatically cut abortion access. An override vote is expected soon, but it would require the vote of every elected Republican, which is not assured.

via The New York Times|

#abortion-ban #governor-roy-cooper #north-carolina