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Warren County ESC Prevails as Court Grants Injunction, Securing Victory in Lawsuit Against State

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FRANKLIN, Ohio – A court has granted an injunction in favor of Warren County Educational Service Center (ESC) in its lawsuit against the state. The ruling comes after the ESC filed a lawsuit opposing a new law that affects their funding. The ESC is a school district service provider for 10 local schools in the county. The lawsuit centered around a law that changed how the ESC calculates its funding in relation to the number of students enrolled in online and in-person classes. The ESC argued that the law resulted in a significant cut in … Read more

MoDOT Director Denies Claim Unborn Baby Killed in Work Zone Crash Was State Employee

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The director of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has recently faced backlash after his testimony regarding a fatal work zone crash in St. Louis County. The incident, which occurred several years ago, tragically claimed the lives of a pregnant highway worker and her unborn child. In court, MoDOT lawyers alleged that the unborn baby was a state employee, a claim that has been strongly denied by MoDOT’s director, Patrick McKenna. During a hearing with lawmakers, Rep. Jim Murphy expressed his concerns about the case, stating, “You had a worker who … Read more

Nevada Secretary of State Slams GOP Lawsuit Over Voter Registration as ‘Meritless’ Amid Controversy

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Nevada Secretary of State, Francisco Aguilar, has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state GOP over voter registration as lacking merit. The lawsuit, which was filed by the Nevada Republican Party and the Republican National Committee, alleges that several counties in the state have voter registration numbers that exceed the number of adult citizens over the age of 18. Specifically, the lawsuit claims that Douglas County has a registration rate of 104%, Lyon County at 105%, and Storey County at 113%. Two other counties, Carson City and Clark County, reported … Read more

New Hampshire Becomes the Latest State to Pass Comprehensive Privacy Law, Taking Effect in 2025

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Concord, New Hampshire – The state of New Hampshire has recently signed its second comprehensive privacy law for the year 2024. Starting from January 1, 2025, this law will be in effect, aligning with similar legislation in other states such as Iowa, Delaware, and New Jersey. Notably, the law does not include a definition of “consumer” within an employment context, and its enforcement powers lie with the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office. Furthermore, it does not provide a private right of action, following the lead of several other states. One key aspect of the new … Read more