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Oregon Union Faces Ethics Complaint: GOP Lawmakers Accuse SEIU of Manipulating Lobbying Tactics

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Salem, Oregon — A group of eight Republican lawmakers has raised concerns that a powerful union in Oregon may have violated state lobbying laws during the recent legislative session. The accusations center around the Oregon chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents over 70,000 workers across the state. Last month, the lawmakers submitted a formal complaint to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, alleging that SEIU provided misleading information in letters sent to legislators in late April. These letters aimed to garner support for a bill that sought to establish a board responsible … Read more

State Investigators Accuse MEDC Attorney of Evidence Concealment in Ongoing Inquiry

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City of Detroit, Michigan — Allegations have surfaced that a lawyer for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) engaged in efforts to hide evidence, raising concerns about judicial transparency and accountability in state agencies. Investigators from the state are probing the actions of this attorney, suggesting a potential breach of legal and ethical standards. The investigation into the MEDC lawyer centers around claims that evidence relevant to ongoing legal proceedings may have been deliberately concealed. This development has drawn scrutiny not only from state authorities but also from the public, which increasingly demands integrity within … Read more

Tensions Rise Ahead of Key House Vote as State Officials Accuse HealthTrust Leader of Misleading Testimony

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Concord, N.H. — As the New Hampshire House of Representatives prepares to cast a critical vote regarding the future of state risk pool groups that manage insurance for governmental units, a legal dispute has emerged involving Secretary of State David Scanlan and HealthTrust, the state’s largest insurance pool. During a recent court deposition, Scanlan’s legal counsel accused HealthTrust Executive Director Scott DeRoche of providing misleading information about the organization’s legal authority. Richard Gagliuso, representing Scanlan, challenged DeRoche’s assertions about HealthTrust’s nature, stating that the organization’s claims about its status as a “self-insurer” providing “fully insured” … Read more

Second Blaze Alleged in Palisades Fire Lawsuit: Residents Accuse LA Utility of Negligence and Misinformation

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Los Angeles, CA – A group of residents affected by the Palisades Fire in January has filed a lawsuit claiming that a secondary fire, sparked by malfunctioning electric infrastructure, added to the initial devastation in their coastal community. This legal action targets both the city of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), asserting negligence in handling the city’s power lines and emergency responses. The lawsuit specifies that several hours after the commencement of the Palisades Fire, a number of still-energized power lines fell, allegedly igniting a second blaze. This … Read more