June 8, 2022 Five Things to Amplify From the States This Week
Jun 8, 2022
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Here are five stories from states across the country that we would appreciate your help in amplifying this week, from American Rescue Plan broadband funding and Republicans being held accountable for voting against a bill that would address the baby formula shortage to Republicans’ ultra-MAGA agenda that includes a plan that could phase out Medicare and Social Security:
Key Point: “The US Senate Ethics Committee is being asked to look into how Republican Sen. Ron Johnson has been using taxpayer funds to fly between his Florida vacation home and Washington, DC. A complaint was filed Wednesday by a constituent following a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report that said Johnson had billed taxpayers for 19 flights over an eight-year period.” 2. Jewish Insider: The evolution of Blake Masters 3. Milwaukee Courier: Democrats Blast Republicans on Lack of Response to Baby Formula Crisis Key Point: “Democrat speakers highlighted how, despite Republicans’ opposition, Democrats like President Joe Biden, Governor Tony Evers, and Representative Gwen Moore are working to address the national baby formula shortage. ‘Tom Tiffany, who opined on Twitter about how people can’t get ahold of baby formula, when it came time to actually do something about it, to actually vote to fix the problem, he went along with the party. He put his party over the people, his party over Wisconsin, and voted ‘No,’’ said State Senator Chris Larson.” Tweet This Article 4. WMUR: New Hampshire to receive $50 million for high-speed internet access Key Point: “New Hampshire is the first of four states that will receive millions of dollars in federal funding to boost access to high-speed internet. The White House announced Tuesday that New Hampshire will get $50 million from the Capital Projects Fund of the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed last year. The funds are expected to help an estimated 15,000 Granite State homes and businesses in rural and remote areas, representing about 50% of locations in the state that lack internet.” Tweet This Article 5. Trib Live: Kathi Boyle: GOP agenda dangerous for area seniors Key Point: “The choice couldn’t be clearer — Republican control would mean putting millions of Americans’ Medicare and Social Security benefits in danger. Democrats have a responsible plan to lower deficits and are pushing every day to lower costs. As someone who witnessed firsthand Republicans’ decades-long crusade to cut our benefits, I don’t think there’s any doubt that the Democrats have more Medicare facts on their side than Republicans. The greatest threat to Medicare and Social Security, by far, is the GOP. Simply put, Pennsylvania seniors who rely on Medicare or Social Security can’t afford Republican control.” ### |
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