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Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Sues to Unblock $1.2 Billion in Frozen Federal Funds

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — In a bold move, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has initiated legal action against the former Trump administration over a contested freeze on federal funds totaling $1.2 billion, a sum crucial for various state projects and additional grants nearing $900 million that are caught up in bureaucratic red tape. These funds, essential for public health, energy, water safety, and rural job projects in Pennsylvania, remain inaccessible to state agencies despite multiple court mandates urging their release. The conflict stems from a January 27 directive by the Trump-era White House Office of Management and … Read more

Patrick Price Appointed as General Counsel for Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Bringing a Wealth of Legal Expertise and State Experience

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Indianapolis, IN — Patrick Price, an accomplished attorney with deep roots in Indiana’s state government, has recently assumed the role of general counsel for Governor Mike Braun. Price, who has an extensive portfolio of public service within various state departments, brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal position. Having worked in several key legal capacities across state agencies, Price’s career highlights his readiness for this significant appointment. From advising the Indiana Department of Revenue to handling major legal deliberations for the State Budget Agency, his background is diverse and densely packed with governmental legal … Read more

Illinois Governor Signs ‘Karina’s Law’ to Enhance Gun Control and Protect Domestic Violence Victims

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker enacted a significant law on Monday that intensifies firearm restrictions for individuals under restraining orders due to domestic violence allegations. This legislative action, commonly referred to as “Karina’s Law,” follows a tragic incident where Karina Gonzalez, a resident of Chicago’s Little Village, was fatally shot by her estranged husband, despite possessing an order of protection against him. Named in memory of Gonzalez, who lost her life along with her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela, while her son Manny Alvarez was injured, the law mandates the confiscation of firearms and associated … Read more

New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Contests Felony Charges Over Alleged Misuse of Influence with Governor

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Concord, NH — Lawyers for New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi entered a courtroom Monday to argue that charges alleging she tried to sway former Governor Chris Sununu should be dismissed for lack of evidence. Meanwhile, prosecutors maintained that the case warrants a jury’s deliberation based on the gravity of the allegations, including two felony indictments. Hantz Marconi is embroiled in controversy following accusations that she attempted to influence Sununu to derail an ongoing investigation involving her husband, Geno Marconi, who served as the state’s ports director. The charges, stemming from a … Read more