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Arkansas Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Board of Corrections of Violating FOIA, Escalating Dispute with Governor

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A lawsuit filed by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin against the Board of Corrections has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit alleged that the board violated the state Freedom of Information Act, further escalating the ongoing dispute between Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the panel over the management of the prison system. Griffin has announced his plans to appeal the ruling made by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox. The lawsuit was related to the board’s hiring of an outside attorney in the midst of the disagreement. The conflict between … Read more

Anticipation Builds as Verdict Nears for Lawsuit Against School Board Members

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NEWBERG, Ore. – A decision is expected to be reached by the end of this month regarding a lawsuit filed against members of a local school board. The lawsuit alleges misconduct in connection with the handling of school mask mandates. The contentious issue of mask mandates in schools has been a topic of heated debate across the country amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In Newberg, the school board has found itself at the center of a legal battle as parents and community members challenge their decisions. The lawsuit, brought forth by concerned individuals, claims that … Read more

McHenry County Board Repeals Solar Farm Restrictions Amidst Legal Battle

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McHenry County Board in Illinois has overturned restrictions on twelve solar farms that were previously approved. The decision, which came amidst a lawsuit from a solar farm developer, was voted on by the board members at a meeting on Tuesday. One board member voiced concerns about permanent zoning changes. The repeal was approved with 11 votes in favor, 6 against, and one abstention. The board also voted to remove a 10-year time limit condition placed on another solar farm in Crystal Lake. Board member Jim Kearns stated that he did not agree with these amendments … Read more

Controversy Arises as North Carolina School Board Opts Out of LGBTQ Provisions, Risking Legal Action

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board is facing the possibility of legal complaints or action by legislators after choosing to leave out two LGBTQ-related provisions that were directed by the General Assembly for districts to follow. On Thursday, the board unanimously voted in favor of initial approval for several updated policies in compliance with the Parents’ Bill of Rights legislation, which was enacted in 2023 by Republican lawmakers. However, they decided against incorporating a provision that would have required schools to notify parents before a student uses a different name or … Read more