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Los Angeles County Moves to Unmask Law Enforcement: New Ordinance Aims to Restore Public Trust Amid Immigration Raids

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Los Angeles County officials are pushing for a new ordinance aimed at enhancing transparency among law enforcement during their operations. This initiative is largely sparked by a series of immigration enforcement actions in the region, where federal agents have been seen obscuring their identities with masks, raising concerns among community members. On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved a 4-0 vote, with one member abstaining, to instruct the county counsel to draft a law that would restrict all law enforcement personnel, including federal agents, from wearing masks while on duty. Exceptions to this rule would … Read more

"Governors Unite: Pennsylvania Leads Multi-State Legal Action Against Trump Administration to Restore $230 Million in School Funding"

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro has joined a coalition of 26 states and the District of Columbia in a legal challenge against the Trump Administration’s recent decision to withhold $230 million in federal funding intended for Pennsylvania schools. This funding is essential for various educational programs, including after-school initiatives, teacher training, and programs for adult literacy and children from farming families, according to statements from Shapiro’s administration. “Every Pennsylvania child deserves the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed,” Governor Shapiro said. “Once again, the Trump Administration is trying to … Read more

North Carolina Attorney General Files $200 Million Lawsuit to Restore Crucial Infrastructure Funding Amid Federal Cuts

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Leland, N.C. — The North Carolina Attorney General, Jeff Jackson, is taking legal action against the federal government in response to significant funding losses experienced by over 60 local entities in the state. This follows the abrupt suspension of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program in April, leaving many communities in a financial bind. Among those affected is the Town of Leland, which reports a loss of more than $1.1 million. This funding was previously allocated to relocate a sewer lift station away from Sturgeon Creek, a project vital for environmental protection and … Read more

Florida’s Struggle for Transparency: The Fight to Restore and Strengthen Sunshine Laws Amid Growing Secrecy

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Tallahassee, FL — Once a pioneer in open government, Florida now sees its tradition of transparency under increasing threat. The sunshine state, recognized for its robust Sunshine laws enacted in 1967, which promised open meetings and public access to records, now faces a tide of legal exemptions that could cloud the operations of government from public scrutiny. In a time when public access should be expanding thanks to digital advancements, Florida’s government appears to be backtracking. New proposed exemptions are moving through the state Legislature with alarming speed, raising concerns about the future of government … Read more