NYC DA Alvin Bragg Notices Decreasing Conviction Rates as Public Data Access Is Restricted

Manhattan DA’s Conviction Rate Decline The conviction rate in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has seen a notable decline since Alvin Bragg took over, yet finding specific information is proving challenging as the DA’s data dashboard is currently noted as “under construction.” For 2024, only 35% of felony cases resulted in convictions, which is a […]

DOJ Officially Requests Manhattan Court To Make Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Public

Justice Department Seeks Epstein Testimony The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday submitted a petition to a federal judge in Manhattan, requesting testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein’s prosecution. Federal prosecutors filed this request in the U.S. District Court for Manhattan. Epstein, who was awaiting trial on serious sex trafficking charges, died by suicide in his […]

Graham County Council Greenlights Several Zoning Proposals and Public Meetings

A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Committee in Graham County, Arizona took place on July 16, 2025, to discuss several proposals that could reshape the local area. The discussions covered a variety of topics, including private runways and residential zoning, ultimately influencing the community’s future. The session kicked off with a proposal from Larry […]

Did the City of Clay quietly appoint a ‘city manager’ without a public vote?

Concerns Over Clay, Alabama’s City Governance Model For over ten years, Clay, Alabama, has been using a governance system referred to by local officials as the “mayor and mayor” model. However, recent legal issues raise questions about whether this approach complies with state law, particularly regarding the establishment of a powerful city manager position without […]

Stockard on the Campaign Trail: Registry stuck in public records dilemma

Tennessee’s campaign finance office is currently navigating a conflict between the state’s public records law and confidentiality issues related to the state board that oversees legal ethics, which has caught many off guard. The Commission of Professional Responsibility is authorized under state law to keep certain information confidential. Yet, the actions of the Election Finance […]

John Wahl demands compliance from Alabama public libraries as President Trump’s actions against ‘radical gender ideology’ begin.

Alabama Library Services Emphasizes Stance Against Gender Ideology John Wahl, the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Services (APLS) Board and the Alabama Republican Party, has communicated a clear message: the Alabama library system is not aligned with “woke” ideologies. He addressed public library supervisors in a formal letter, affirming the APLS’s support for President […]