In the states this week, local news highlighted a stark contrast: President Biden and Democrats getting things done for working families, while Republicans are embroiled in a messy intra party feud. 

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is making a real impact on communities across the country, from Kentucky to Connecticut: 

In Kentucky: 

• Courier Journal: ‘We can work together’: Biden, McConnell share spotlight as House GOP fight rages 
• FOX 56: Biden highlights bipartisanship during House GOP chaos 
• WHAS11: Biden visits Kentucky; highlights infrastructure, bipartisanship 

In Ohio:

• Cincinnati Enquirer: ‘We can get things done’: Biden praises bipartisanship and Brent Spence Bridge project 
• WDTN: President Biden visits Kentucky after Brent Spence funding approved

In Illinois: 

• ABC7 Chicago: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Chicago on infrastructure plan
• Chicago Sun-Times: Vice president touts bridge funding in Chicago: ‘We will finally fix this problem’ 
• WBEZ: Vice president hits Chicago Wednesday to tout Biden administration achievements 

In Connecticut:

• FOX 61: Gold Star Memorial Bridge to receive $158 million as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 
• The Day: Buttigieg visits Gold Star Memorial Bridge 
• WSHU: Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits Connecticut’s Gold Star Memorial Bridge repairs 

At the same time, here’s a look at what local editorial boards are saying as Kevin McCarthy and MAGA Republicans in Congress continue to fight each other, pushing their extremism and creating chaos while blocking Congress from getting things done:

In California: Los Angeles Times: Editorial: A disastrous, embarrassing first day for the GOP-controlled House
In Colorado: Colorado Springs Gazette: EDITORIAL: Whose team is Colorado’s Boebert on?
In Illinois: Chicago Tribune: Editorial: A dysfunctional GOP can’t even pick a speaker. Bad for Republicans, worse for America.
In Missouri: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Editorial: A nightmare of Kevin McCarthy’s own making
In Nevada: Las Vegas Sun: Congress’ first days embarrassing for rudderless GOP — and America

Finally, Republicans’ push for extreme abortion bans across the country is still making headlines:

In Virginia: Blue Virginia: Audio: VA House Majority Leader Terry Kilgore (R) Says Gov. Youngkin WILL Introduce 12-Week Abortion Ban in the 2023 General Assembly Session
In Idaho: Boise State Public Radio News: Idaho Supreme Court upholds near-total abortion ban
In South Carolina: The State: SC’s 6-week abortion ban is unconstitutional, state Supreme Court rules