IN THE STATES: President Biden and Vice President Harris Rally for Reproductive Freedom and Deliver Investments As MAGA Republicans Attack Abortion
May 3, 2024
With Florida’s extreme abortion ban taking effect on Wednesday, Democrats kicked off the week hammering Donald Trump for ripping away reproductive health care from women across the country. Vice President Harris traveled to Florida to rally for women’s reproductive freedom, while Democrats launched messaging campaigns in Florida, as well as Michigan and Wisconsin ahead of Trump’s rallies, to highlight his extreme anti-abortion agenda.
- In Florida: Sun Sentinel: In Florida, Kamala Harris Puts Spotlight on Abortion Politics: ‘This is a Fight for Freedom’
- In Florida: WCTV: VP Harris Campaigns for Reproductive Freedom in Florida as Six-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect
- In Florida: The Florida Times-Union: VP Kamala Harris denounces Florida’s 6-week abortion ban in Jacksonville campaign speech
- In Florida: Jacksonville Today: Kamala Harris Assails Florida Abortion Law in Jacksonville
- In Florida: Sun Sentinel: On first day of Florida’s six-week abortion ban, Democrats plan to fly banner over Mar-a-Lago blaming Trump
- In Florida: Fox 35 Orlando: Billboards featuring angry-looking Trump pop up in Florida before controversial abortion law takes effect
- In Florida: Miami Herald: Florida’s new abortion ban goes into effect, but voters will decide its future
- In Florida: Florida Times-Union: ‘Cruelty and chaos’: As new Florida abortion law takes hold, Democrats rally for change
- In Florida: Richmond Times-Dispatch: As Florida’s six-week law takes effect, Dem leaders stress abortion rights
- In Michigan and Wisconsin: The Hill: DNC uses billboards around Trump rallies in Wisconsin, Michigan to attack him on abortion
On Monday, Vice President Harris traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to kick off her Economic Opportunity Tour. In Atlanta, Vice President Harris touted how the Biden-Harris administration continues to deliver for Black communities, supercharging economic growth and opportunities.
- In Georgia: WSB-TV: Vice President Harris Visits Atlanta to Talk Economy, Court Black Voters
- In Georgia: Atlanta Daily World: VP Kamala Harris Kicks of Multi-State Economic Opportunity Tour With Atlanta Visit
- In Georgia: The Atlanta Voice: Economic Opportunity Tour brings VP Harris to College Park
President Biden headed to Wilmington, North Carolina on Thursday to announce a $3 billion investment to replace lead pipes across the country. President Biden also traveled to Charlotte to honor the families of the four officers killed in Monday’s deadly attack.
- In North Carolina: WECT: President Joe Biden announces $3 billion to replace lead pipes during Wilmington visit
- In North Carolina: The News & Observer: President Biden, in Wilmington, NC, touts efforts to replace lead pipes in water systems
- In North Carolina: WNCT: President Biden visits families of fallen officers in Charlotte after deadly shootout
In other news, the Biden-Harris administration continues its historic record of investments to build infrastructure and create jobs in cities and towns all across the country.
- In Alabama: WAFF: Huntsville awarded thousands for transportation planning project
- In Arizona: Arizona Republic: Federal grants aim to boost technology for road safety in metro Phoenix
- In California: Sonoma Sun: EPA Announces $28.7 Million for California Lead Pipe Replacement
- In Connecticut: CT Insider: Federal grant for $448K to fund more new hangars at Meriden Markham Airport
- In Illinois: WRSP: EPA’s $240 million investment in Illinois from Duckworth’s water infrastructure act
- In Iowa: The Gazette: Capitol Notebook: Iowa to receive over $30M to replace lead water pipes
- In Nevada: KSNV: Brightline West picks train manufacturer for Las Vegas high-speed rail system
- In North Dakota: Valley News Live : EPA Announces Funding to North Dakota to Ensure Safe Drinking Water
- In Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Inquirer: Two Wissahickon Creek bridges will be rebuilt with federal grant money
- In South Carolina: WCSC: Grant will provide over 4,500 Charleston Co. homes with high-speed internet