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Gov. Josh Green Calls for Additional Funds to Fight Climate Lawsuit: Hawaii Youths Accuse State Department of Violating Constitutional Rights

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The administration of Gov. Josh Green is seeking an additional $2.25 million to combat a climate lawsuit filed by 14 young individuals in Hawaii. The lawsuit accuses the state Department of Transportation of violating their constitutional rights by endangering their present and future well-being. The funds are intended to cover the costs of an external law firm that is already collaborating with the state Attorney General’s Office to represent the department. The case is scheduled to be heard in the 1st Circuit’s Environmental Court in Honolulu from June 24 through July 12. … Read more

NRA Lawsuit Reveals Alleged Misappropriation of Funds in High-Stakes Trial

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NEW YORK — The National Rifle Association (NRA) faced allegations of lavish spending and self-dealing as a civil trial began in New York. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2020, focuses on the organization’s leadership and alleged financial wrongdoing. Sarah Rogers, an NRA lawyer, acknowledged that some former executives and vendors may have betrayed the organization’s mission through inappropriate expenditures. However, she questioned why the NRA, as a victim, is being forced to defend itself in the case. James accused the NRA, its longtime head Wayne LaPierre, and two other … Read more

United Federation of Teachers Funds Staten Island’s Legal Battle Against Congestion Pricing, Unveiling Hidden Alliance

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New York City – The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) has taken the lead in a legal battle against congestion pricing, funding Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella’s lawsuit against the toll plan. The revelation by The Post’s Rich Calder sheds light on the controversial role played by the teachers’ union in this ongoing dispute. According to Fosella, UFT President Michael Mulgrew proposed the idea of a joint legal action, and the borough’s top elected official agreed. Fosella stated that his office worked closely with UFT to prepare the lawsuit, which has drawn attention due … Read more