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 […]
‘Trojan Horse to Limit Fundamental Democratic Rights’: US Denies WHO’s Public Health Plan
US Rejects WHO Amendments Proposed by Kennedy The United States has turned down the new amendments announced on Friday by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is the Director General of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) Public Health Framework. In a video, Kennedy stated, “Countries that accept these new regulations are essentially […]
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 […]
Senators Britt and Tuberville decide to reduce funding for overseas assistance and public broadcasting
Senate Approves $9 Billion Rescue Package Amid Controversy The Senate voted early Thursday to pass a $9 billion rescue package, with a tight 51-48 margin that largely reflected party lines. Only two Republican senators—Lisa Murkowski from Alaska and Susan Collins from Maine—voted against it. Other Republican senators, including Alabama’s Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt, supported […]
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 […]
Alabama’s Senators approve cuts of $9 billion in unnecessary spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Senators Move Forward with Spending Cuts U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, along with their Republican colleagues, have passed recommended spending cuts suggested by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “This is a common-sense approach,” Britt expressed to Fox News ahead of the final vote. “These funds don’t align with their intended mission. We […]
While your senators discuss budget cuts, remember what your taxes have funded in public broadcasting.
Taxpayer support for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) might be at risk after recent developments in a recovery package proposed by Senate President Donald Trump on Tuesday night. The Senate passed the measure with a narrow 51-50 vote, featuring Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding vote. The specifics of how […]
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 […]
