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Should taxpayers pay for Gableman's political work?

Since prosecutors are public servants who should avoid even the appearance of impropriety, why did State's Attorney Wes Adams have a political operative on …

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May 25, 2018 · on May 25, 2018 at 6:00 am. Name. Wes Adams. Age. 49. Office Sought and District. Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney. Education. B.A. Political Science & English from Amherst College, J.D. Catholic University Columbus School of Law.

How much did taxpayers pay for Gableman’s trip to South Dakota?

May 16, 2018 · State’s Attorney Wes Adams has worked to improve prosecution and community outreach, all while making sure that our police officers …

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From left, Carmen Skarlupka, Democratic candidate District 30B Delegate; Thea Boykins, candidate District 30 Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee; Claudia Barber, candidate Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge; Chrissy Holt, candidate Maryland Senate District 30.

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Who sued Evers?

Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, spent nearly $78,000 in taxpayer money to sue Evers under the state's open records law, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Evers settled the case and turned over the records.

How much did Troutman and Blackwell cost?

That work has cost about $266,000 so far.

Why did Evers sue?

Republican lawmakers sued Evers this spring over the stay-at-home order his administration imposed to try to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The state Supreme Court in May agreed with them and threw out the stay-at-home order.

What is Act 10?

Act 10. Republican lawmakers hired Troutman and Husch Blackwell last year to deal with a lawsuit over Act 10, the 2011 law that greatly limited collective bargaining for most public workers. That work has cost about $266,000 so far. A federal judge dismissed the case in April and it is now on appeal.

Why did Planned Parenthood sue?

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin last year sued to try to overturn laws that prevent nurses from performing abortions and limit the ability of women to obtain medications that induce abortions.

Who is the Attorney General of Texas?

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) speaks during the launch of an antitrust investigation into large tech companies outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on September 9, 2019. Paxton has now filed a lawsuit asking the Supreme Court to overturn 2020 election results in four states that went for President-elect Joe Biden ...

Who is Rick Hasen?

Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at the University of California Irvine, deemed the attempt "dangerous garbage.". "This is more than an Aaron Rodgers Hail Mary from midfield at Lambeau field. This is a Hail Mary from another stadium in a different state," Turley told Newsweek.

Who is the Michigan Attorney General?

When asked about the litigation during an interview with CNN Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said: "Well, firstly, I feel bad for the taxpayers in Texas that have to finance this ridiculous and frivolous lawsuit."

Who is the commissioner of agriculture in Florida?

Nikki Fried, Florida's commissioner of agriculture and consumer services, said Wednesday that she sincerely hopes her state doesn't join the "baseless lawsuit" and that "using taxpayer dollars to try to undermine the voice of the American people is a desecration of our democratic system and a complete disgrace.".