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USDA to Launch Year-Long Study on Avian Influenza in Former Dairy Cattle Entering Meat Production
The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, has long affected wild birds and domestic poultry in the U.S. However, the current outbreak amon

Stephen Wick
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Former Prince George’s Council Member Jamel Franklin Admits to Theft and Perjury Charges for Misusing $124,000 in Campaign Funds
Further investigation revealed that Thillainathan had misrepresented the nature of the services provided, billing Medicaid for extensive psy

Stephen Wick
Aug 29, 20242 min read


250 U.S. Army Soldiers from Lewis-McChord Deploy to Battle Idaho’s West Mountain Complex Fires, Amid 30,000-Acre Blaze
The Boulder Fire is part of the West Mountain Complex, which consists of five fires ignited by lightning in the Boise and Payette national f

Stephen Wick
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Lawsuit Alleges Moore County Won't Return Children to Rumina Slazas Despite Remission Statement from Healthcare Providers
The lawsuit claims that in August 2022, Moore County DSS left Slazas' nonverbal daughter at the pediatric emergency department of UNC Health

Stephen Wick
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Disputes Five Campaign Transactions; Lake Gaston Outfitters Denies Purchases
The investigation into campaign finance, which centers around alleged violations amounting to $500,000, is still active three and a half yea

Stephen Wick
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Massachusetts Invests Heavily to Rescue Hospitals from Steward’s Financial Crisis, While R.I. AG Seeks to Prevent Similar Outcome
Massachusetts is set to pay an undisclosed sum to acquire St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton through eminent domain, one of five hos

Stephen Wick
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Probe into Trousdale Turner Correctional Center Conditions
The investigation will assess whether the state is adequately protecting inmates from harm, including physical violence and sexual abuse.

Stephen Wick
Aug 21, 20244 min read


Valvoline to End Unfair Labor Practices Following Settlement
The investigation, which began in 2018, revealed that Valvoline’s use of these agreements persisted until 2021. New York law prohibits non-c

Stephen Wick
Aug 4, 20244 min read


Governor Janet Mills acknowledges a decrease in overdose deaths yet emphasizes the need for further action to combat the opioid epidemic
Up to this point in the year, 17% of fentanyl overdose fatalities in Maine have involved a substance known as xylazine, a tranquilizer lacki

Stephen Wick
Jul 26, 20242 min read


A new law in Pennsylvania enhances safeguards for individuals who are the subject of lawsuits due to their public expression
SLAPP suits, short for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, are legal actions initiated by individuals, corporations, or public

Stephen Wick
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Legislator Calls for Review of State Office Handling Public Corruption Cases Following Paterson Case Findings
In light of the findings from the Paterson case, a legislator is urging for an examination of the State Office responsible for prosecutin

Stephen Wick
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Locals concerned that bald eagles residing in Lake Guntersville areas could suffer harm from mining operations
It's not entirely clear what's behind the shortages; the pandemic has caused a shake-up in various industries, and a study from Duke Univers

Stephen Wick
Jul 20, 20242 min read


New Wildfire Hazard Map Set To Be Released
The upcoming "wildfire hazard map," scheduled for release in mid to late July, is expected to be largely similar in content to the previous

Stephen Wick
Jul 20, 20242 min read


Deceptive Counselor Duped Numerous People Online Before Her Death, According to State Documents
The supposed scheme was not disclosed before and its specifics and extent were only recently revealed in a handful of public documents publi

Stephen Wick
Jul 19, 20242 min read


Nevada Lawmakers slow to take action to protect the public from impacts of climate change
Las Vegas just went through a scorching hot streak, with 11 days in a row hitting 110 degrees or more. This is the longest stretch of extrem

Stephen Wick
Jul 19, 20242 min read


SEA at the forefront of a movement to switch to PFAS-free firefighting foam at airports across the country
In December 2022, Congress formally instructed the FAA to develop a transition strategy, which was subsequently released in May 2023. Prior

Stephen Wick
Jul 19, 20244 min read


Audit reveals Maryland Prison industries did not collect millions of dollars in overdue bills
The June 20 audit revealed that MCE did not follow through with sending dunning notices that threatened legal action or transferring past-du

Stephen Wick
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Certain Minnesota Autism Providers Face Fraud Allegations
Minnesota does not issue licenses to autism centers; however, the Department of Human Services (DHS) is currently examining the possibili

Stephen Wick
Jul 16, 20242 min read


EPA finalizes agreement with Ocean State Job Lot regarding incorrectly labeled insect zappers
Bug zappers fall under device regulations due to their use of physical mechanisms like electricity to deter pests. The bug zapper racquets m

Stephen Wick
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Two Executives Found guilty Participating in a Long-running Antitrust Scheme to Manipulate Prices, Rig Bids, & Divide Markets for Concrete
In the DPA, Argos confessed to being involved in the alleged conspiracy, when it took over the assets of a ready-mix concrete supplier in th

Stephen Wick
Jul 12, 20245 min read
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