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April 24, 2024

National News

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

Biden is expected to quickly sign the legislation and start the process of sending the money to Ukraine.

apnews.com/article/israel-ukraine-aid-tiktok-senate-8fe738b17e5c4b2636bc0de11b2620b7?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Protests at US campuses are pressing colleges to cut financial ties with Israel

The latest protests focus on colleges’ financial investments, reviving a decades-old campaign to cut ties with Israel and its supporters.

apnews.com/article/college-protests-israel-divestment-palestinians-3f37f96f7be8e1124f266842d9caa627?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-emergencies-hospitals-doctors-45766f0a1ab576ce0f6515c5a1bd9e2a?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

State News:

A year after school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers

A year after a deadly school shooting, Tennessee Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would let some teachers and staff carry concealed handguns on public school grounds.

apnews.com/video/tennessee-school-safety-schools-united-states-government-nashville-1d22a2f2d46a4037a367c977742fe7c5?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Local News & Arts:

PREMIERE NIGHT - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Trash and Treasure 2024 is right around the corner! Premiere night gives you early access to the sale before it opens to the public. Tickets are $10, which can be purchased at the museum office or upon entrance the night of. Public sale dates are listed in the main sale event posting.

Two Locations: Museum Guild Room, 522 W Madison Ave and the Museum Annex, 408 W Washington Ave

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

This is 72: Dr. Susan Landers Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I’ve exercised my mind in so many different ways since retirement, and both of my parents were sharp until their deaths at ages 94 and 97."

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-72-dr-susan-landers-responds?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: April

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