Welcome to another edition of FT Now! In Missouri, Democrat Nicole
Galloway is in hot water for using her position as State Auditor to go
after incumbent Gov. Mike Parson on the issue of...abortion. Inquiring
minds want to know what, exactly, that has anything to do with being a
State Auditor. In North Carolina, Governor Cooper has some explaining to
do on his poor record on teacher pay. And remember all those "mostly
peaceful" protests that happened in late May and early June? They came
with a pretty hefty price tag. Read below for more!

Missouri Dem Used State Resources to Boost Gubernatorial Campaign

What Happened:

A new ethics complaint alleges that Missouri Democrat Nicole Galloway -
who's running for governor - used taxpayer funds to boost her
campaign. How, exactly? She directed state employees to draft an op-ed
for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch attacking the very man she's trying to
oust from office. Yikes.

Why You Should Care:

If true, it's a clear misuse of taxpayer-funded resources. Even the
Post-Dispatch has said it regrets publishing the op-ed, writing in an
editorial that it was a "mistake."

What Happens Next:

So far, Galloway's office hasn't commented on the matter. Shocker.

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Governor Cooper's Failing Grade on Teacher Pay

What Happened:

North Carolina Democrat Governor Roy Cooper likes to talk a big game
when it comes to supporting teachers, but his actions haven't matched
his words. In fact, the governor has vetoed every single teacher pay
increase that's come across his desk.

Why You Should Care:

Cooper has consistently refused to work across the aisle to find common
ground on the issue - putting politics ahead of compromise. That should
concern all North Carolina voters.

What Happens Next:

North Carolina teachers and parents should be able to count on Cooper to
put their needs above his desire to score cheap political points. But
that isn't likely...

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Nationwide Protests Caused Up to $2 Billion in Property Damage

What Happened:

According to a new report, damage caused by rioters between May 28 and
June 9 will cost insurance companies up to $2 billion - more than any
other event of civil unrest in U.S. history.

Why You Should Care:

The media repeatedly tells us that protests over the summer were "mostly
peaceful." But a former Congressman Trey Gowdy said on Fox News this
week, "If $2 billion and 10,000 protests...is mostly peaceful, I hope it
doesn't ever get violent."

What Happens Next:

Hopefully, some actual peace.

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