Voters put a Republican in Virginias Governor seat, Democrat in New Jerseys Governor seat; Supreme Court hears challenge to New York gun ban, appears poised to repeal it; U.S. health officials announce approval of Pfizers COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds

Published: Nov. 3, 2021, 6 p.m.

Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nVoters put a Republican in Virginia\u2019s Governor seat, Democrat in New Jersey\u2019s Governor seat.\nDemocrats put paid leave back into the Build Back Better Act, along with immigration reform.\nSupreme Court hears challenge to New York gun ban, appears poised to repeal it.\nRepublican\u2019s block debate on voting rights bill for the 4th time.\nPresident Joe Biden says administration will launch COVID-19 vaccine program for children next week.\nU.S. health officials announce approval of Pfizer-BioNtech\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds.\n\nThe post Voters put a Republican in Virginia\u2019s Governor seat, Democrat in New Jersey\u2019s Governor seat; Supreme Court hears challenge to New York gun ban, appears poised to repeal it; U.S. health officials announce approval of Pfizer\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine for 5-11 year olds appeared first on KPFA.