November

Georgia Election Officials Challenge New Rules to Safeguard November Vote Certification

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Atlanta, GA – A lawsuit was filed Monday against the Georgia State Election Board by a group of election officials and Democrats challenging newly implemented rules. The plaintiffs argue these rules, endorsed by board members aligned with former President Donald Trump, could disrupt the certification of election results in November. Legal representatives for the plaintiffs claim that while the rules overtly comply with statutory certification deadlines, they introduce undue opportunities for delay by mandating extensive investigations into election results. The controversial rules require a “reasonable inquiry” into the accuracy of results before certification and permit … Read more

Georgia Election Board Accused of Secretive Meeting to Push Controversial Rule Changes Ahead of November Polls

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ATLanta, GA — A legal battle is unfolding in Georgia as a watchdog group, American Oversight, takes aim at the State Election Board, accusing it of breaching public meeting laws to push through controversial election rule changes. The lawsuit, filed in Fulton County Superior Court, targets actions surrounding a hastily arranged July 12 meeting, calling into question the legitimacy of the proceedings and the adequacy of public notification. The focal point of contention is whether proper notice was given for the meeting, required under the Georgia Open Meetings Act. American Oversight alleges that the board … Read more

Florida to Vote on Recreational Marijuana Legalization in November, Could Join 24 Other States

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TALLAHASsee, Fla. — As election season approaches, Floridians are gearing up to vote on a significant ballot initiative that could see the state become the 25th in the U.S. to legalize marijuana for recreational use. This proposed amendment, set for a decision this November, targets adults aged 21 and over, allowing them to use marijuana for non-medical purposes. The discussion around marijuana legalization in Florida is nothing new. While currently, the use of marijuana for leisure remains illegal, medical marijuana has been legal for those with qualifying health conditions since a statewide referendum in 2016 … Read more

Angelina County Grand Jury Issues Indictments for Forgery and More in November and December 2023

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Lufkin, Texas – In November and December 2023, a grand jury in Angelina County issued indictments for a range of charges. One individual, Chrishod Atkins, was indicted for the forgery of a government or national instrument, money, or security. The details of the alleged offense were not provided. Other indictments included charges of various crimes. For instance, a person identified as ‘A@DD6DD:@?’ was indicted for an undisclosed offense, as well as ‘q@33J’ and ‘r@C6J’ for different, unidentified crimes. The specific charges and details of these cases were not mentioned in the report. Additionally, the grand … Read more