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On the local front, a Maine man has been given a life sentence for murders and a shooting spree. Tennessee has followed Florida’s lead and passed a law allowing the death penalty for child rapists. The impact of the ongoing border crisis in Rio is being felt throughout the United States. Meanwhile, the trial for Karen Read’s murder continues.
The Supreme Court ruling will not change Springfield’s approach to homeless issues. As of July 1st, freelance workers have been granted additional protections under new legislation. The Supreme Court has declined to review cases regarding Illinois’ assault weapons ban, and cities have now banned outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions. Officials anticipate that a new apartment complex will help boost the downtown Springfield economy.
In national and world news, a new book highlights women who influenced Theodore Roosevelt. The NEA is advocating for an Israel boycott at their annual meeting, diverting attention from education priorities. A teenage girl was shot and killed during an altercation at a mall, with her mother turning her in as suspect. Hurricane Beryl is heading towards Jamaica and the Cayman Islands as Category 4 storm with six deaths reported so far. The White House staff under Biden has reached an unprecedented number with $225 million payroll on record-keeping track of all latest news updates on Springfield Watch