Votes

Los Angeles Council Votes to Allow Towing of Illegally Parked RVs, Sparking Debate Over Homeless Encampments

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Los Angeles, California – In an effort to address safety and sanitation issues exacerbated by recreational vehicles (RVs) used for habitation, the Los Angeles City Council approved new measures on Friday allowing for the more expedient towing of illegally parked vehicles across vast areas of the city. This legislative move primarily targets the large number of RVs that have become makeshift homes and have proliferated following the end of a pandemic-related towing moratorium two years ago. Under the newly adopted rules, city workers are granted increased freedom to tow vehicles that pose a direct public … Read more

New Voter ID Laws in 12 States: Ohio’s Tough Regulations Prevent 8,000 From Casting Votes

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Columbus, Ohio — A wave of new voter ID laws has been sweeping across the United States, affecting the voting rights and procedures in 12 states. Notably stringent, Ohio’s recently implemented regulations have led to a significant number of would-be voters, approximately 8,000, being turned away at the polls. This development has sparked a fiery debate about the balance between election security and voter accessibility. The intent behind the enforcement of stricter voter ID laws, as stated by proponents, is to fortify the security of elections by eliminating voter fraud. However, critics argue that these … Read more

Jury Votes for Death Sentence in High-Profile Nassau County Police Murder Case

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Nassau County, FL — A Nassau County jury recommended the death penalty for Patrick McDowell, a decision finalized after his guilty plea in the killing of Deputy Joshua Moyers during a 2021 traffic stop. The sentencing is scheduled for this Wednesday. The jury, comprising 11 members, reached a consensus on the death penalty for McDowell in May, following his admission of guilt in a courtroom dramatic moment. The incident, which occurred during a routine traffic stop in 2021, has lingered in the community’s memory as a poignant reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face. … Read more

Kansas Senate Votes to Increase Death Benefit and Expand Pension System Investments in Alternative Assets

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In Topeka, Kansas, the state Senate has voted to increase the lump-sum death payment for retirees in the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS), as well as raise the maximum amount of the pension system’s portfolio tied to alternative private equity or infrastructure investments. The Senate voted 25-14 in favor of Senate Bill 172, which would raise the death benefit to $6,000 from the current $4,000. The cost of this adjustment over a 20-year period is estimated to be $108 million, to be covered by KPERS contributions and investment income. The death benefit has not … Read more