AZ lawmakers want tougher audits after Santa Cruz County embezzlement
Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer refuses media questions after court Elizabeth Guffer faces three federal felony charges stemming from a decade-long complaint of embezzling nearly $40 million from Santa Cruz County. Rep. Matt Gress is proposing legislation that would increase the oversight of county treasurers after a former treasurer pleaded guilty to embezzlement of nearly […]
‘Tougher Than A $2 Steak’: GOP Rep. Virginia Foxx Injured After Fall, Critical Vote On First Day Of Congress
North Carolina Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx collapsed at the Capitol on Friday after a crucial vote to become speaker of the 119th Congress, according to the News & Observer. The 81-year-old man slipped while walking down the marble stairs outside the House chamber. reportedIt quoted a text message from publicist Alex Ives. Ms Fox reportedly […]
Californians broadly support Prop. 36 to get tougher on crime, poll shows
SACRAMENTO — A solid majority of likely California voters want harsher penalties for crimes involving retail theft and fentanyl, according to a new poll from the University of California, Berkeley Institute of Government, co-sponsored by The Times. I support Proposition 36, a November ballot measure that would impose According to the survey, support for imposing […]
California lawmakers got tougher on crime. What will Newsom decide?
Sacramento — In response to growing concerns about crime in California, the Democratic-controlled state Legislature has passed a series of tough-on-crime bills, marking a major shift in the approach to criminal justice reform compared to years past. Democrats who have been consistently pushing for reduce prison population The government has had to find a compromise […]
L.A. ethics panel calls for tougher penalty for Moonves
The Los Angeles City Ethics Commission on Wednesday unanimously rejected a proposed settlement between the city and former CBS CEO Leslie Moonves, accused of obstructing a police investigation into sexual assault allegations against her. He said that harsher punishment was warranted. . Mr. Moonves agrees to pay a fine of $11,250 to resolve a City […]
Tougher gun laws needed in Arizona, Dems say in Tucson
Local and state officials gathered Friday in a small room at Pima County's historic courthouse to form a united front to address gun violence here and across the state. In attendance were Democratic State Representative Nancy Gutierrez, Pima County Attorney Laura Conover, and Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott. Also in attendance were dozens of residents […]
Trump Calls For ‘Unity’ In Order To Succeed, Says Dems Play ‘Much Tougher’ Than GOP
Former President Donald Trump said on Fox News Thursday that Democrats are “much tougher” than Republicans, but they need “unity” to succeed. Trump appeared on “Hannity” to discuss his recent victory in the Iowa caucuses and detailed plans for future campaign themes. Fox host Sean Hannity questioned why the former president was fighting “so hard” […]
ACC teams need Quad 1 games to make NCAA Tournament. That means tougher nonconference games
While the college sports world is undergoing upheaval in all areas due to transfer portals and NIL, the men’s basketball schedule is also undergoing its own changes. This is especially true in the ACC this offseason as coaches and administrators work to increase the number of teams the league will qualify for in future NCAA […]
