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In recent news, a man from Maine was sentenced to life in prison for murders and a shooting spree. Tennessee has passed a law allowing the death penalty for child rapists. The border crisis in Rio is having ripple effects throughout the United States, while the Karen Read murder trial deliberations continue.
At home, the Supreme Court ruling is unlikely to change Springfield’s approach to homeless issues. Freelance workers now have new protections under a recently passed law. The US Supreme Court has declined to review cases on Illinois’ assault weapons ban and has allowed cities to ban outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions. Officials are optimistic that a new apartment complex will boost the downtown Springfield economy.
On a national and global scale, a new book highlights the women who had an impact on Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy. NEA members are advocating for an Israel boycott at their annual meeting. A Cat-4 Hurricane Beryl is closing in on Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, causing six deaths. The White House staff under Biden has reached a record number with a $225 million payroll. Attention is being drawn to Temu shopping app for its alleged data collection practices across multiple states. Stay up to date with all the latest news and updates on Springfield Watch.
