Governor Janet Mills proposed $300 relief checks in her final State of the State Address, targeting affordability issues amidst her campaign against Senator Susan Collins. Despite the speech’s theatrical elements and partisan reactions, Matt argues that governors lack the “bully pulpit” influence of presidents. They criticize Mills’ proposal as ineffective, citing state-created affordability issues and questioning the rationale behind relief checks. Matt suggests that Mills’ speech is more about political optics than substantive policy, especially given her primary challenge from political newcomer Graham Platner.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
