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Alaska Judge Denies Voters the Right to Correct Absentee Ballot Errors, Sparking Debate Over Voting Rights and Election Integrity

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Anchorage, Alaska — An Alaska Superior Court judge has ruled that the state’s constitution does not require election officials to give voters a chance to correct absentee ballots with errors. The decision, delivered by Judge Yvonne Lamoureux in Anchorage on Friday, counters the efforts of various advocacy groups that argue such “ballot curing” procedures are essential to ensuring every vote counts. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by the Arctic Village Council, the League of Women Voters of Alaska, and two individual voters. These plaintiffs took legal action following the June 2022 special primary … Read more

Wisconsin Family Sues After Asthma Medication Price Spike Linked to Man’s Death

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Madison, Wisconsin — A recent lawsuit in Wisconsin has brought to light the fatal consequences of skyrocketing prescription costs, spotlighting the death of a man whose asthma inhaler price soared from $66 to $539. Filed last week, the lawsuit alleges that the drastic increase in the cost of essential asthma medication directly contributed to the death of the Wisconsin man, underscoring a harrowing crisis of affordability in life-sustaining medications. According to the complaint, the man, whose identity remains undisclosed, passed away after his inability to consistently afford the steep price of his asthma inhaler. The … Read more

Ava Resident to Face Jury in 2026: Indicted on Multiple Charges Including First-Degree Murder

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Ava, MO — A man from Ava, Howard Applegate, 28, is set to face a jury trial in May 2026, following his indictment on multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Applegate was formally charged in January 2024, stemming from accusations that he fatally shot Lance Terrill in Seymour, near Applegate’s residence. Apart from the murder charge, Applegate faces accusations of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon on three counts, endangering the welfare of a child on two counts, and concealing a felony. These serious charges reflect the gravity of the alleged offenses and the … Read more

Michigan Launches ‘Safe Homes, Safe Schools’ Initiative to Enhance Firearm Security Awareness Among Parents

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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan legislators have enacted the Safe Homes, Safe Schools Law, building on the 2023 Secure Storage Law to enhance gun safety among families with children. This new mandate comes with a requirement for school districts across the state to send annual notifications to parents and guardians, informing them about the stipulations surrounding the secure storage of firearms. State Representative Julie Brixie, a Democrat from Okemos, emphasized the necessity of the legislation. She noted that without such a law, breaches in firearm safety might not become apparent until a tragedy occurs. The bill … Read more