Water

Arizona Governor Promises Accountability for Voucher Program and Water Management in State of the State Address

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her second annual state of the state address on Monday, vowing to address the accountability of the state’s school voucher program and update laws regarding groundwater use in rural areas. The Democratic governor also criticized the federal government for closing a port of entry along the Arizona-Mexico border due to an influx of immigrants, highlighting her decision to send National Guard members to assist with the situation. Hobbs’s address comes as Arizona faces a $400 million budget shortfall in the current fiscal year and an additional $450 … Read more

Defence Lawyers Claim Prince Andrew’s Accuser’s Bathtub Story Doesn’t Hold Water

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Albany, New York – Defense lawyers representing Prince Andrew in the ongoing legal battle surrounding his alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein have claimed that a bathtub where it was claimed the Prince had sex with an underage woman was too small for such activity. The argument was raised in the latest batch of unsealed documents detailing Epstein’s associates. Attorney Phillip Barden, in his testimony, referred to the claims made by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s alleged victims. According to Barden, Giuffre’s statements regarding her interactions with Prince Andrew were conflicting. He pointed out that she … Read more

Prichard Water Board’s Appeal Denied as Judge Trims Bank’s Legal Fees

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MOBILE, Ala. – In a recent development, a judge has rejected the objection from the Prichard water board regarding the appointment of a receiver. However, the judge did reduce the legal fees for the bank involved in the case. The Prichard water board had raised concerns about the appointment of a receiver to oversee the operations of the water utility company. They argued that this move would undermine their authority in managing the board’s affairs. On the other hand, the bank involved in the case had submitted a request for higher legal fees to cover … Read more

Over 85% of Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims Not Qualifying for Government Payouts, Could End up in Court or Face Untimely Deaths

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Preliminary data obtained from thousands of potential claimants reveals that over 85% of those seeking compensation for exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune would not qualify for the early resolution payouts offered by the government. This analysis, conducted by data management firm SimplyConvert, indicates that tens or even hundreds of thousands of claims may be disputed and end up in court. Moreover, the limited pool of eligible applicants suggests that many claimants may pass away before receiving any payout. The data management firm compiled a database of more than 123,000 … Read more