Yesterday, he announced a full and unconditional pardon of all prior federal offenses for simple possession of marijuana. #WeeklyStatesRoundup 🧵:
Folks across the country applauded the president’s actions as a significant step toward reforming America’s failed approach to marijuana. latimes.com/politics/story…
For states like Massachusetts—where marijuana is already decriminalized—the announcement will help individuals who faced federal charges previously, but may still face difficulties finding employment or housing due to their record. wcvb.com/article/biden-…
In New York, IBM announced their commitment to invest $20B in the state over the next decade to support manufacturing of semiconductor chips—another big win made possible in large part by the CHIPS and Science Act. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-re…
100 days after the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, President Biden outlined new steps to help protect reproductive rights for women across the country. abc11.com/abortion-nc-re…
Meanwhile, Democrats continued to call out Republicans for pushing abortion bans at the local and national levels.
The women of America deserve better. We’ve got to show up in 32 days and VOTE. cbs58.com/news/gop-lawma…
Finally, the president and the first lady visited Puerto Rico and Florida this week to meet with those affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, emphasizing the Biden-Harris administration's promise to rebuild the local communities.
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This week, @TheDemocrats marked National Voter Registration Day and continued to call out Republicans’ extreme anti-choice agenda. Here’s another #WeeklyStatesRoundup 🧵:
On National Voter Registration Day this Tuesday, the DNC launched a new campaign encouraging younger voters to register to vote at IWILLVOTE.com. rollcall.com/2022/09/20/dnc…
As part of that campaign, we’re taking our voter registration efforts to new heights, flying banners around Penn State and Pitt football games tomorrow reminding eligible students to register to vote and make their voice heard this Nov. penncapital-star.com/election-2022/…
Across our country, Republicans’ efforts to roll back reproductive freedom was on full display this week. Here's another #WeeklyStatesRoundup 🧵:
In West Virginia, abortion is now banned in most cases. Folks, it’s clear: Republicans will stop at nothing to enact their extreme anti-choice agenda. wvdn.com/43535/
This also goes for Indiana, where there is now a near-total abortion ban. We cannot allow Republicans to keep pushing their extreme anti-abortion agenda. fox59.com/indiana-news/n…
This week, Democrats across the country celebrated President @JoeBiden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This will help lower costs and create more good-paying jobs—no thanks to a single Republican in Congress. Here's another #WeeklyStatesRoundup 🧵:
In Arizona, Mayor @KateWGallego called the Inflation Reduction Act’s funding for drought relief a “gamechanger,” and praised its significant investments to help people afford medical care. abc15.com/news/state/inf…
In Florida, the Inflation Reduction Act will lower life-saving prescription drug prices and health care costs for millions of Floridians. floridapolitics.com/archives/54854…
This week, Democrats across the country continued to call out Republicans’ ultra-MAGA agenda to cut Americans’ Social Security benefits and ban abortion with no exceptions.
Voting matters: Kansas voters turned out in record numbers and rejected Republicans’ attempt to open the door for extreme anti-choice restrictions! kcur.org/news/2022-08-0…
Every. Single. Person. Use your power, go to IWillVote.com to make sure you’re registered.
As we approach 100 days until the midterms, Democrats are calling out Republicans’ ultra-MAGA agenda to ban abortion and cut Americans’ Medicare and Social Security benefits. Here's your #WeeklyStatesRoundup 🧵:
Pennsylvania Democrats are kicking off a “Too Extreme GOP” tour and reminding voters that while ultra-MAGA Republicans want to ban abortion and cut Medicare, Democrats are working to lower costs and combat inflation. penncapital-star.com/commentary/dem…
State Senator @DonDavisNC called out Republicans in North Carolina for their extreme agenda and opposing legislation that would cut costs for families. witn.com/2022/07/28/sta…
This week, as Republicans promoted their dangerous ultra-MAGA agenda, Democrats continued holding them accountable for their extreme efforts to ban abortion, put children's health at risk, and overturn elections. Here's your #WeeklyStatesRoundup 🧵:
I'll repeat it: Mike Pence is on an extremism tour.
We will not let the ultra-MAGA agenda win in November.
The @AZDems are right. While Democrats are fighting to protect freedoms, Republicans are trying to take them away. We must work to elect pro-choice majorities in every state this November. nbcnews.com/news/latino/la…