MS Capitol Police House Bill, TN Teacher Guns Bill, IL Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race

4.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Capitol Police House Bill, TN Teacher Guns Bill, IL Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race 

The Mississippi legislature has voted to expand the Capitol Police in Jackson, the state’s predominantly black capital city.  We will explain what the bill does and how this will impact the city, and who governs Jackson.

Wisconsin Supreme Court’s had a record-breaking turnout for Tuesday’s election, with Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz defeating former Justice Dan Kelly.  We will discuss what this means for upcoming legislation and how the new balance of power can reshape the state.

Chicago has a brand new Mayor as Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is the projected 57th Mayor of Chicago.  We will examine how Johnson’s strategy of debating on local issues and branching out to local/ small media helped him overcome his tight race in Chicago.

A Tennessee House subcommittee approved a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools.  We will break down what is happening in Tennessee and give an update on the three legislatures who could be expelled to support constituents who want tighter gun control in Tennessee.

Bowie State University honored legendary artist Dionne Warwick by naming its performing arts facility after her.  I was there.  We will show you some of that ceremony.

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