Approval

City of Solana Beach Files Lawsuit Against Del Mar Fairgrounds Over KAABOO Music Festival Approval without Proper Review Process

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SOLANA BEACH, California – The future of the KAABOO music festival, set to make its return this summer, is now uncertain as the City of Solana Beach has filed a lawsuit against the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The city alleges that the fairgrounds granted approval for the event without undergoing the necessary review process. The lawsuit, filed last Monday, urges the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the fairgrounds, to revoke its approval of the festival until it complies with the California Environmental Quality Act. This Act mandates that public agencies assess the environmental impacts of … Read more

Judge Melissa R. DuBose’s Historic Approval Paves the Way for Diversity on Rhode Island’s Federal Bench

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Providence, Rhode Island – The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary has given its approval to the nomination of District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBose to the federal bench. With a vote of 12-9, mainly along party lines, DuBose is now one step closer to taking the U.S. District Court seat relinquished by Judge William E. Smith. If the nomination is confirmed by the full Senate, DuBose will make history as Rhode Island’s first person of color and LGBTQ+ judge. DuBose’s nomination was put forward by President Joe Biden in January, following the recommendation of … Read more

Alabama Lawmakers Near Approval of Immunity Legislation to Restart In Vitro Fertilization Services

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Lawmakers in Alabama are moving closer to passing legislation that would grant immunity to in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers, responding to public pressure following a court ruling that categorized frozen embryos as children. The proposed law aims to shield providers from lawsuits and criminal prosecution if an embryo is damaged or dies during IVF services. The legislation will be debated in committees in both the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. Republican Senator Tim Melson, the sponsor of the Senate bill, hopes to secure approval and present the … Read more

Landmark Court Decision Reverses Housing Appeals Committee’s Approval, Protecting Nantucket’s Community and Zoning Code Rights

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Nantucket, Massachusetts – In a significant and rare ruling, Superior Court Judge Gildea has reversed the decision made by the Housing Appeals Committee regarding the Surfside Crossing project. This decision has now placed the project in violation of the Town of Nantucket’s zoning code, resulting in the revocation of the building permit that was issued in November. Judge Gildea’s ruling is a testament to the fact that the citizens’ voices were not only heard but carried weight in this case. Despite the developers’ opposition, the judge recognized the community’s standing and acknowledged their disadvantage. Consequently, … Read more