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In recent news, a Maine man has been sentenced to life for murders and a shooting spree, while Tennessee joins Florida in passing a law to allow the death penalty for child rapists. The border crisis from Rio is having ripple effects throughout the United States, impacting communities across the country.
Locally, Springfield officials are allowing cities to ban outdoor sleeping, sparking mixed reactions from the community. A new apartment complex is set to boost the downtown economy, while efforts are underway to investigate the Alton Sinkhole Collapse.
In national and world news, President Biden has proposed a new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat. A Jewish cemetery in Ohio has been vandalized, China is using surveillance sites in Cuba to likely spy on the United States, and questions over Biden’s mental fitness continue to be debated.
As the Presidential debate approaches, Florida Governor DeSantis believes it will mark the unofficial end of Biden’s campaign. Stay informed with Springfield Watch for the latest updates on these and other important stories.