Governments

Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore Appointed President of Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI)

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Cincinnati, Ohio – The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has selected its board and officers for 2024, with Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore leading as president. This marks Moore’s second consecutive term as president of the transportation agency. The newly appointed officers will serve a one-year term, effective immediately. Moore expressed his enthusiasm in working alongside his fellow board members to continue improving the region’s quality of life and economic vitality. He praised OKI as a national model for how a metropolitan planning organization can transform a region, crediting CEO Mark Policinski and … Read more

Oregon Judge Denies DOJ Request to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Government’s Support for Fossil Fuel Industry Despite Knowing Climate Risks

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EUGENE, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Justice’s request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people in Oregon has been rejected by a judge. The lawsuit alleges that the federal government was aware of the dangers posed by carbon pollution but continued to support the fossil fuel industry through policies and subsidies. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken stated that the climate crisis poses a threat to our survival and requires urgent action. The lawsuit, brought by young plaintiffs and represented by the group Our Children’s Trust, argues that the government’s actions have … Read more