What’s happening in Ukraine? This April 13th update discusses Vladimir Putin’s recent comments at the Vostochny Cosmodrome and the strategic withdrawal of Russian forces away from the capital of Kyiv.
Monthly Archives: April 2022
Big money is flowing into a right wing ballot campaign to repeal state capital gains tax
The committee, helmed by longtime Republican operative J. Vander Stoep, has not disclosed its plans to the public, but its aim appears to be to qualify a measure to the November 2022 statewide ballot that would completely repeal ESSB 5096, the popular 2021 law that levied a capital gains tax on the wealthy to fund early learning, childcare, and K‑12 education.
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (April 4th-8th)
The week’s major votes included Senate confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court and House passage of a resolution holding two Trump aides in contempt of Congress.
Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed to the United States Supreme Court!
The final vote in favor of her confirmation was 53–47, with three Republican senators joining all Democrats and independents in voting yea.
Many Republicans have chosen to stoke hate and division instead of supporting Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination
The evolution – and proposed revocation – of rights is a must-follow, must-act matter for progressives. The selection, nomination and confirmation of federal judges is so vital to that progress.
Most Washington voters back permanently forgiving all federal student loan debt
52% of 700 likely 2022 Washington State voters surveyed by Public Policy Polling for NPI back in February 2022 favor debt forgiveness for all student loan borrowers, while 44% are opposed. 4% of respondents said they were not sure.
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (March 28th – April 1st)
The week’s major votes included House passage of the Affordable Insulin Now Act (H.R. 6833) and Senate passage of the tech and manufacturing-focused America COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521).