Wisconsin State

NBC News

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled 4-3 to reinstate the use of most ballot drop boxes across the crucial battleground state, overturning a decision it made less than two years ago that banned the use of most of those boxes. "Our decision today does not force or require that...

Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns ruling that barred most ballot drop boxes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature's Republican-controlled budget committee can't legally block conservation projects initiated by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday. The decision marks a victory for Evers, whose relationship with Republican lawmakers has deteriorated since he took office in 2019, as...

Wisconsin Republicans Are Improperly Blocking Conservation Work, Court Says

Texas State

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Lubbock, TX

National Weather Force

Severe storms are anticipated across western Texas later this afternoon into the evening hours due to the unstable airmass setting up. The main risks with these line of storms will be damaging winds and large hail. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Severe Storms Expected to Sweep Across; Damaging Winds & Large Hail; Across Western TX; June 10th

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Houston, TX

City Pulse

HOUSTON, Texas (June 16, 2024) - According to the Houston Police Department, charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the death of a man found at 4118 Sherwood Lane about 5:45 a.m. on Sunday.

Stepson Charged with Murder in Death of Stepfather After Beating Him To Death

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Idaho State

Buhl, ID

Kristy Tallman

ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) have arrested a 20-year-old woman from Buhl following an incident that left another woman seriously injured. The event occurred at around 12:29 a.m. on July 3, when ISP troopers responded to a 911 call reporting a female had been run over on the 1800 block of Power Plant Rd.

DUI Rampage in Idaho: Woman Mows Down Rival Amidst Heated Argument

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

While moral debates persist, a majority stand against legislative bans on gender-affirming treatments for minors. The United States of America has long been known as a country divided. Hot Button Topic. The topic of transgender rights and gender-affirming care is no exception for a hot debate among American citizens. A...

Poll Shows Surprise Shift in America’s Views on Transgender Treatment Bans

Georgia State

Douglas County, GA

Atlanta, GA

MadameNoire

Georgia Supreme Court Removes Douglas County Judge From Bench After Nightclub Altercation

Green Bay, WI

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre is one of the best players in NFL history. A three-time NFL MVP during his playing days, Favre ranks fourth all-time in passing yards (71,838) and fourth in touchdown passes (508). His countless heroic moments on the gridiron will forever live on in Packers and NFL lore.

Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Brett Favre Makes Thoughts on Possible Joe Biden Replacement Quite Clear

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Maine State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Wyoming State

WyoFile

A special legislative session is once again on the lips of Wyoming lawmakers. Less than three months after the Legislature voted against a special session to override gubernatorial vetoes, Rep. Mark Jennings (R-Sheridan) is circulating a letter amongst lawmakers that calls for a special session for a different reason.

Lawmaker calls for special session to ‘fight Biden’s war on Wyoming’

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Alabama State

Fox News

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said welfare offices are giving illegal immigrants and non-citizens voter registration forms under a Biden order.

Alabama election official says Biden executive order gives illegal immigrants 'mechanism' to register to vote

The following weekly digest is written and compiled by the Trans Formations Project, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis currently sweeping the United States. You can follow their work and latest updates via Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Tumblr, and Facebook. Hello readers. It’s Friday,...

Everything That Happened In Anti-Trans Legislation This Week: June 29-July 5

Axios

A group of House Democrats on Wednesday announced an effort to go around GOP leadership and force a vote on expanding "red flag" gun laws. Why it matters: The Supreme Court's mixed rulings on gun control laws this term – scrapping a bump stock ban but maintaining gun limits for domestic abusers – has reignited Democratic efforts to pass gun control laws.

House Democrats try bypassing GOP to force gun vote

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Ruling on ballot drop boxes prompts varying responses from WI leaders

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin leaders are reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a 2022 ruling, fully reinstating the use of absentee ballot drop...

Ruling on ballot drop boxes prompts varying responses from WI leaders

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