Welcome to Monday, June 13th, readers...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of 10 gun control bills into law in wake of the recent mass shootings.

The legislation, signed last Monday, sets limits on buying assault-style weapons, body armor, and other measures. New York joins various other states, including Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Vermont, and Washington, requiring buyers of semi-automatic rifles to be 21 years of age. 

Should more states do the same?

Senate Nears Bipartisan Gun Reform Deal, House Takes Up Bill Promoting Racial Diversity in Finance

The Senate starts its week Monday with a procedural vote on the bipartisan bill to expand healthcare coverage for veterans exposed to toxins during their service. 

The House starts its week Monday with a slate of five transportation and infrastructure bills to be considered under the fast-track “suspension of the rules” process which requires a two-thirds majority for passage.

How do you feel about this week’s congressional schedule?

Inflation Hit a New 40-Year High in May at 8.6%

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that the all items consumer price index rose by 8.6% over the last 12 months through May. Inflation reached a new high dating back over 40 years to December 1981 and is more than four times the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%.

Fuel oil, gasoline, utility gas services, and lodging away from home have seen some of the largest price increases.

Are you feeling financial pressure due to inflation?

#WomenInPeacekeeping

Peace is on everyone’s mind, now more than ever. Stronger Together: #WomenInPeacekeeping is a campaign to promote and empower women at the forefront of peace operations.

By getting involved with this campaign, you'll help shine a spotlight on the women of peacekeeping, support their work on the ground, and help recruit more women into the field of peacekeeping.

Donate now to support women in peacekeeping, and you’ll be entered to win one of five exclusive NFTs. 

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And, In The End...

It's Weed Your Garden Day. If you've been putting off yard work, now might be the time.

—Jamie Epstein

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