Biden-Appointed Judge Struck Down New Jersey's Gun Ban, Full 3rd Circuit Court Agreed | The States
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The episode discusses the implications of a judge striking down New Jersey's gun ban amidst rising gas prices and political developments in Illinois and Missouri.
A U.S. service member's remains were found in northern Iraq, bringing the death toll since the Iran conflict began on February 28 to 18, as CENTCOM conducted its ninth consecutive night of strikes and continues enforcing a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Gas prices have risen to just over $4 a gallon nationally, up from $3.14 a year ago, coinciding with the escalating conflict. In Illinois, Republican Lieutenant Governor candidate Aaron Del Mar outlined a Bailey-Del Mar administration platform focused on rolling back Illinois' gas and property taxes, reforming NGO grant spending, and addressing the "member initiative" program that gives Democratic legislators millions in discretionary funds while excluding Republicans. Del Mar also addressed corruption allegations against Democratic Rep. Carol Ammons and criticized incumbent Governor J.B. Pritzker's $56 billion budget, which is $16 billion higher than when Pritzker took office. Also in this episode: - A Missouri ballot measure on the August 4 primary could phase out the state's income tax by shifting to sales tax revenue, a move analysts say could accelerate Illinois residents moving from the Metro East region across the…
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