Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan convicted in real estate corruption scandal
Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan was convicted on Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling pay-to-play corruption scandal at City Hall. The federal jury reached the guilty verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments, the Los Angeles Times reported. Sentencing was set for […]
Read MoreThe longest-serving member of the Alabama House resigns after pleading guilty to federal charges | #elections | #alabama
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The longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives, has resigned from the Legislature after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges March 18, 2024, 4:37 PM ET • 2 min read BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives has resigned from the Legislature after pleading guilty […]
Read MoreGambling, education, election bills before Alabama lawmakers in 2024 | State | #elections | #alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the 2024 legislative session. Here are some issues to watch for as the session begins. EDUCATION VOUCHERS Republican Gov. Kay Ivey will back legislation creating education savings accounts, which typically allow parents to claim public money and use it for private school […]
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday to begin the 2024 legislative session. Here are some issues to watch for as the session begins. EDUCATION VOUCHERS Republican Gov. Kay Ivey will back legislation creating education savings accounts, which typically allow parents to claim public money and use it for private school […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Deputy Mayor Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
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The deputy mayor of a Philadelphia suburb has been charged with a fraudulent short sale scheme. Willingboro Township, New Jersey, Deputy Mayor Nathaniel Anderson and business associate Chrisone Anderson were charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution, one count of bank fraud, and two counts of making false […]
Read MoreBlack voting power gets boost in Alabama as new US House districts chosen by federal judges | #elections | #alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Federal judges on Thursday selected new congressional lines for Alabama to give the Deep South state a second district where Black voters comprise a substantial portion of the electorate. The new map sets the stage for potentially flipping one U.S. House of Representatives seat from Republican to Democratic control and could […]
Read MoreLegal fights over voting districts could play role in control of Congress for 2024 | #elections | #alabama
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Democrats got a potential boost for the 2024 congressional elections as courts in Alabama and Florida ruled recently that Republican-led legislatures had unfairly diluted the voting power of Black residents. But those cases are just two of about a dozen that could carry big consequences as Republicans campaign to hold onto their slim majority in […]
Read MoreRepublican lawmaker to resign seat in Alabama and admit he claimed fraudulent home address | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama legislator will plea guilty to a felony voter fraud charge that he used a fraudulent address to run for office in a district where he did not live, according to an agreement filed Thursday. Republican Rep. David Cole, of Huntsville, resigned from the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday. […]
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City council’s approval of NAH proposal deemed ‘short-sighted’ | #citycouncil
It is difficult to understand how our members of city council could approve the NAH proposal. This seems short-sighted and narrow-minded. This billion dollar project does not come even close to meeting the city’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2030. Token mentions of some solar panels, a few charging stations for EVs and no LEED […]
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