Meetings

Chino Valley School Board Takes Bold Step to Reinstate Prayer Before Meetings Amidst Legal Battle

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Chino, California – The Chino Valley School Board has taken steps to challenge a long-standing legal injunction that prohibits invocations during board meetings, stemming from a decision made earlier this year. The district filed a lawsuit on July 31 against an injunction set by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 2018, a move that has garnered attention from various stakeholders. The Advocates for Faith and Freedom law firm represents the school board in this lawsuit. Joel Oster, the firm’s legal counsel, argues that a 2022 ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court … Read more

Judge Probes Intent Behind Azoria Capital’s Lawsuit to Open Fed Meetings: Is It a Genuine Plea or Just a Publicity Stunt?

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., raised concerns about a lawsuit aimed at compelling the Federal Reserve to publicly disclose its meetings on interest rate decisions. During a recent court hearing, Judge Beryl Howell questioned whether the case filed by Azoria Capital was merely a tactic to build publicity for the company’s newly launched investment fund. Judge Howell highlighted remarks made by Azoria’s CEO, James Fishback, during a Fox Business interview. The judge noted that Fishback spoke about the lawsuit on the program “Mornings with Maria,” prompting her to ponder the legitimacy of the complaint. … Read more

Española Mayor Granted Access to Council Meetings Amid Ongoing Restraining Order

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ESPANOLA, N.M. — A state judge ruled that the mayor of Española can continue to attend city council meetings, despite an existing restraining order barring the official from engaging in certain activities related to the council. The decision comes amidst ongoing tensions between Mayor Javier Sanchez and the council members. The restraining order stems from allegations concerning the mayor’s conduct during meetings, which prompted one councilor to seek legal protection. Although Sanchez is now permitted to attend the gatherings, the limitations set by the restraining order will remain in effect, impacting his ability to fully … Read more

Louisiana Ethics Board to Live Stream Public Meetings Amid Lawmaker Concerns Over Transparency

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BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Board of Ethics has decided to broadcast its public meetings online, a move prompted by complaints from lawmakers seeking greater transparency in government operations. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for citizens, ensuring they can participate and engage with discussions surrounding ethics in the public sector. The decision follows feedback from members of the Legislature who expressed concerns regarding the limited public engagement at board meetings, which have traditionally been held behind closed doors. Lawmakers advocated for a solution that would allow the public easier access to the proceedings, … Read more