WaPo: “A federal appellate court on Thursday rejected an emergency challenge to North Carolina’s Republican-drawn legislative map, all but ensuring elections will go forward this year under contested lines drawn up in late 2023 that Democrats and voting rights advocates say were created to weaken Black representation.”
“Georgia GOP Official Voted Illegally Nine Times”
Political Wire: “A judge ruled Wednesday that the Georgia Republican Party’s first vice chairman, Brian Pritchard, violated state election laws when he voted nine times while serving probation for a felony check forgery sentence,” the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.”
“South Carolina latest state to use congressional map deemed illegal”
WaPo: “In a scenario that has played out in three states in recent years, a federal court ruled Thursday that time had run out to draw a new congressional district in South Carolina and that the state would have to proceed this fall with an existing election map the court had previously deemed illegal. The…
“Youngkin vetoes bills to create legal pot market, raise minimum wage in Va.”
WaPo: “Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said Thursday that he has vetoed bills to establish a state-regulated marketplace for marijuana and to raise Virginia’s minimum wage, gutting two Democratic priorities a day after opposition to his plans for a sports arena in Alexandria led Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis to keep the project in the District. Both…
“Biden aims to make North Carolina a top battleground — but Trump isn’t worried yet”
NBC: “In the Tar Heel State, where Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to visit Tuesday, favorable demographics, a string of major Republican nominees painted as extreme and a rapidly changing electorate that only narrowly backed former President Donald Trump in 2020 has Democrats feeling optimistic about their chances to flip the crucial…
“In North Carolina, Biden Attacks Trump and G.O.P. Over Health Care”
NY Times: “President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris used a North Carolina visit on Tuesday to highlight their administration’s work on expanding access to affordable health care, as Democrats seek a contrast with Republicans on the issue. Speaking to a crowd of more than 200 Democratic leaders and supporters in the gymnasium of a…
“Hundreds of University of Memphis’ students gathered to protest the appearance of Kyle Rittenhouse”
Commercial Appeal: “University of Memphis students gathered on campus to protest the appearance of Kyle Rittenhouse speaking on “the lies of Black Lives Matter” and the second amendment at the Memphis chapter Turning Point USA’s event at the campus on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Memphis, Tenn.”
“Alabama governor signs bill prohibiting DEI programs at schools, state agencies”
ABC: “Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a sweeping bill that prohibits the use of state funds for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and offices at state agencies, higher education institutions and other public entities.”
“McCarthy Says Gaetz Was Trying to Halt Ethics Probe”
Political Wire: “The ever-evolving feud between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz continued on Sunday as dueling stories emerged about an alleged offer centering on an House Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz,” NBC News reports. Said McCarthy: “What Gaetz was always trying to do was leverage me to try to do something…
“Democrat Flips GOP State House Seat in Alabama”
Political Wire: “Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that prohibits people under 14 years old from having social-media accounts, regardless of parental consent, one of the most restrictive laws aimed at curbing social-media access for minors,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Under the new law, social-media companies are required to close accounts believed to be used…