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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! After another eventful week across the country, let’s get right to the news! First up, thousands of Oregonians slammed Democrat Gov. Kate Brown’s proposal for a permanent mask mandate with a record number of comments. Next, Democrat Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed proposed tax cuts for a third time in two years, denying Kansans their own money. FInally, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is standing up against Democratic efforts to ‘pack the court’
by supporting a constitutional amendment to keep the number of Supreme Court Justices at nine.
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| Thousands Of Oregonians ‘Openly Hostile’ To Democratic Governor’s ‘Permanent’ Mask Mandate |
| What Happened: |
| After Democrat Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s health department proposed a permanent mask mandate, Oregonians responded in record numbers against the move. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| The vague proposal would have given the state the power to keep mask requirements in place “until no longer necessary.” The record number of comments against the proposal shows that more Americans - even in liberal states - are ready to get back to normal amid declining cases and increasing vaccinations. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Oregon’s mask regulations are set to expire next month, so even if this proposal is not passed, Gov. Brown will have to decide whether to reinstate a mask mandate or follow over a dozen other states that repealed theirs. |
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| Gov. Kelly Vetoes Tax Cuts for THIRD time |
| What Happened: |
| Democrat Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed proposed tax cuts for a third time in two years in Kansas. The latest income tax cut bill would have saved residents and businesses $284 million over three years. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Kansans, who continue to deal with the economic consequences of the COVID pandemic, would have kept more of their own money in their pockets if the proposed tax cuts weren’t vetoed. |
| What Happens Next: |
| Republicans in the Kansas legislature promised to override Gov. Kelly’s veto in the coming weeks, so hopefully the tax cuts will ultimately be passed. |
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| Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine backs amendment to keep nine U.S. Supreme Court justices |
| What Happened: |
| Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that he supports a proposed constitutional amendment to keep the number of U.S. Supreme Court Justices at nine. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Congressional Democrats recently introduced legislation to ‘pack the court’ with thirteen Justices in order to push the usually nonpartisan institution left. In a statement, Gov. DeWine pointed out that keeping a Supreme Court with nine Justices “will prevent any political party from tampering with the court for political gain." |
| What Happens Next: |
| Although Nancy Pelosi claimed she wouldn’t bring the legislation to a vote in the House, President Biden recently formed a commission to study the Supreme Court, which could change the bill’s outcome. It remains to be seen if the proposed constitutional amendment supported by Gov. DeWine will gain enough support to pass. |
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| Did you know? |
| In 2021, there are TWO governor’s races: New Jersey and Virginia. Both governor’s mansions are currently held by Democrats, but this November, voters have a chance to turn them red. If you’re interested in becoming part of the growing movement to take back New Jersey and Virginia, consider joining the relevant Facebook groups and spread the word! |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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