New Jersey Dems Want to Strengthen Sanctuary State Status and Protections for Illegal Migrants with Codified Immigrant Trust Act
NJ lawmakers advance sweeping ‘Immigrant Trust Act’ to block local aid to federal immigration enforcement Trenton, NJ – A new legislative proposal in New Jersey seeks to create a comprehensive firewall between…
Justice Department awards more than $6 million in grants to Montana tribes and state of Montana for victim services
BILLINGS — Five Montana Indian tribes and two Montana state agencies have been awarded Department of Justice grants totaling $6,631,190 to support services to victims. The funding is from the Office of…
Re-Fund The Police: Governor Hogan Statement on Maryland State Police Salary Increases
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement after the Maryland State Police announced that effective January 1, 2022, the state will increase the starting pay of trooper candidates by 45%: “Today, we…
Get a Boost: Governor Hogan, State Health Officials Urge Marylanders with Comorbidities to Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following final CDC approval, Governor Larry Hogan today announced the updated status of COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in the State of Maryland and the opportunity to mix and match vaccines. State health…
State Department Partners With Refugee Coalition Groups Supporting Organizations With Alleged Terror Ties
The U.S. State Department joined an initiative to welcome Afghan refugees into the country that is sponsored by organizations supporting groups with possible ties to Palestinian terrorist organizations, a Daily Caller News…
Second Former State Employee Pleads Guilty in $2 Million Scheme to Defraud the Office of AIDS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Christine M. Iwamoto, 47, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering in relation to a scheme to divert funds from the California…
State Contractor Sentenced in $3 million Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Detroit woman was sentenced today to 58 months in federal prison after having pleaded guilty for her role in a multi-million dollar unemployment insurance fraud scheme aimed at defrauding the State…
Conviction and Sentencing of Band Manager for Theft from NY Rock Band The Racer
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen today announced the conviction and sentencing of Richard J. Clair, Jr., 52, a resident of Ohio, for…
Attorney General James Announces Indictment of New York State Trooper on Murder Charge
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictment of Christopher Baldner, on charges of Murder in the Second Degree, Manslaughter in the Second Degree, and Reckless Endangerment…
Attorney General James, State Senator Mayer Deliver $2.7 Million to Westchester Hotel Workers Unlawfully Fired
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Senator Shelley Mayer today delivered $2.7 million to workers who were unlawfully terminated without sufficient legal notice and denied their rights…
Virginia Education Department Promotes Pro-CRT Book, Despite McAuliffe’s Claims The Curricula Isn’t Taught In The State
The Virginia Education Department promotes pro-Critical Race Theory books despite claims from state officials, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, that the curricula is not taught in its public schools. The state’s…
State investigating suicide during police interaction in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of an apparent suicide by firearm that occurred during a police encounter in Lyndhurst, N.J., on Sunday, Oct. 24. One…
11 Members of Salem City Drug Ring Arrested for dealing heroin, crack, cocaine
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the arrests of the alleged head, supplier, and other associates in connection with a drug ring that was dealing heroin,…
New Jersey contractor to pay $175k to resolve prevailing wage violations
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today that a telecommunications contractor will pay $175,000 to resolve allegations that the company defrauded the state while denying its workers the wages…
Blinken Confirms Internal Review Of State Department’s Role In Afghanistan Withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed Wednesday the State Department is conducting an internal review into the evacuation of Afghanistan. “It’s absolutely critical that we capture and benefit from lessons learned,” Blinken…
State Inmate Sentenced to Federal Prison for Arranging Sale of a Firearm and Meth Sales from Behind Bars
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Rhode Island state prison inmate who arranged by telephone from within the prison to sell a firearm and methamphetamine to an individual outside the prison whose telephone number…
Tennessee State Senator and Nashville Social Club Owner Indicted for Alleged Campaign Finance Scheme
IndictmentMEMPHIS – A federal grand jury in Nashville, Tennessee, returned an indictment Friday charging Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey and a Nashville social club owner with violating campaign finance laws as part…
Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey And Nashville Social Club Owner Indicted In Campaign Finance Conspiracy
NASHVILLE – A federal grand jury in Nashville Friday, returned a five-count indictment charging Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey, 43, of Germantown, Tennessee, and Nashville social club owner Joshua Smith, 44, with…
Tennessee State Senator and Nashville Social Club Owner Indicted for Alleged Campaign Finance Scheme
A federal grand jury in Nashville, Tennessee, returned an indictment Friday charging Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey and a Nashville social club owner with violating campaign finance laws as part of an…
State investigating officer involved shooting in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA (October 20, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened at the Atlantic House, a high-rise apartment building at 1163 West Peachtree Street in Atlanta. On…
New Jersey now requires vaccinations for state contractors
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is working overtime to find ways to force every New Jersey resident to get the COVID-19 vaccination. This week, he expanded his vaccination mandate…