Officials

Victory for Wisconsin: Judge Upholds Top Election Official’s Position Despite Republican Attempts for Removal

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MADISON, Wisconsin — In a recent ruling, a judge in Wisconsin has granted permission for the state’s top election official to maintain her position, dealing a blow to the Republican-controlled state Senate’s efforts to remove her. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) official, Meagan Wolfe, was targeted by the Senate, which alleged misconduct in the handling of the 2020 election. Accusing Wolfe of orchestrating an election rigging scheme in Wisconsin, the Republican-controlled Senate voted in September to terminate her from her role. However, these claims have been proven false after extensive investigations, including nonpartisan audits and … Read more

Beware of Scammers Impersonating Officials: Douglas County Residents Fall Victim to Jury Duty Scam

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has issued a warning to Colorado residents about a scam involving individuals posing as DCSO officials. This scam specifically targets older citizens, many of whom have fallen victim to losing thousands of dollars. The scammers contact their targets and claim that fines and fees are owed for missing jury service and other civil services. They often use the names of DCSO staff and deputies to make their fraudulent calls. In response to this scam, DCSO emphasizes that they will never request payment for fines related … Read more

Judge Upholds Wisconsin Election Official’s Position, Rejecting Republicans’ Attempted Ouster

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MADISON, Wis. – In a recent ruling, a judge in Wisconsin has affirmed the legality of the state’s top elections official’s position, dealing a blow to Republicans who have sought to remove her. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission came to a deadlock in June over the reappointment of Meagan Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While three Republican commissioners voted in favor, the three Democrats abstained, effectively preventing the nomination from reaching the state Senate, where Republicans could have fired her. The commission requires a four-vote majority for any actions. Wolfe has been the target … Read more

Lawsuits Demand Justice for Students and Accountability from School Officials Following Newport News Elementary School Shooting

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Six students and a grandmother have filed lawsuits against the Newport News School Board and former school administrators after a six-year-old shot his teacher at Richneck Elementary School. The plaintiffs are seeking $3 million in damages each and are demanding trials to hold those responsible accountable. According to attorney Emily Brannon, there was widespread chaos following the incident. Many people, including students and staff, believed it was an active-shooter situation because there was no unified communication from the front office. Brannon stated that when parents arrived at the scene, they … Read more