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West Virginia Supreme Court Rules in Favor of State in Cabell County Election Integrity Case
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 11 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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West Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of State in Cabell County election integrity case
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling reinstating an indictment against two candidates charged with election-related offenses. In State of West Virginia ex rel. State of West Virginia v. The Honorable James Young, the Supreme Court granted the State's petition for a writ of prohibition.
In 2022, Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 11 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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West Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of State in Cabell County election integrity case
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued a ruling reinstating an indictment against two candidates charged with election-related offenses. In State of West Virginia ex rel. State of West Virginia v. The Honorable James Young, the Supreme Court granted the State's petition for a writ of prohibition.
In 2022, Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynardallegedly falsely certified their residency in Cabell County's Magisterial District 1 when filing as candidates for the Cabell County Commission. A Cabell County grand jury indicted both women in April 2025 on charges of false swearing, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy. But the circuit court dismissed the indictment as untimely, finding that the general one-year misdemeanor statute of limitations applied.
The Attorney General's Office, representing both the state of West Virginia and the Secretary of State's Office, argued the five-year statute of limitations found in the Election Code applied. The Supreme Court agreed.
"This decision affirms that those who seek to defraud West Virginia's voters will be held accountable," Attorney General JB McCuskey said. "I want to applaud the Secretary of State's Office for their work in bringing these charges. I am also incredibly proud of the exceptional legal team in our office for their work ensuring that the Election Code means what it says."
The Secretary of State's Office conducted the initial investigation into King and Maynard. The charges will be reinstated.
Read the Supreme Court's order here (https://ago.wv.gov/media/37701/download?inline).
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Original text here: https://ago.wv.gov/article/west-virginia-supreme-court-rules-favor-state-cabell-county-election-integrity-case
VDH and VHHA Announce the Release of Virginia's Plan for Well-Being
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 (TNSrpt) -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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VDH and VHHA Announce the Release of Virginia's Plan for Well-Being
Today, as part of the Partnering for a Healthy Virginia Collaborative (PHV), the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) announced the release of the next State Health Improvement Plan, also known as the Virginia Plan for Well-Being (VPfWB). The comprehensive plan serves as a data and community-driven roadmap to improve health outcomes, advance
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RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 (TNSrpt) -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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VDH and VHHA Announce the Release of Virginia's Plan for Well-Being
Today, as part of the Partnering for a Healthy Virginia Collaborative (PHV), the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) announced the release of the next State Health Improvement Plan, also known as the Virginia Plan for Well-Being (VPfWB). The comprehensive plan serves as a data and community-driven roadmap to improve health outcomes, advanceequity and ensure that all Virginians live in conditions that allow them to thrive. This second version of the VPfWB builds on best-practice models. The 2025-2029 VPfWB focuses on six key priority areas identified through statewide data assessment and community input, including:
* Infant mortality,
* Firearm-related deaths,
* Obesity,
* Mental health,
* Drug overdose and substance use disorder, and
* Housing, transportation and economic stability.
These priorities reflect the most pressing health issues and preventable drivers of poor health outcomes in Virginia identified by our community. In launching this milestone plan - centered on what is most important to Virginians' health - we will reconvene the partnership to engage on strategies designed to create lasting impact.
"Achieving the shared goal of making Virginia the healthiest state in the nation requires a comprehensive approach focused on effective strategies to enhance individual and community health," said Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) President and CEO Sean T. Connaughton. "Virginia's hospitals and health systems are actively engaged in efforts to reduce infant mortality rates, address behavioral health needs, enhance access to care, and support the communities they serve so people can live healthy, safe, and productive lives. Those ideals are central to the mission of the Partnering for a Healthy Virginia Collaborative, and we are proud to be part of this important work."
The VPfWB reflects a collaborative effort across public health, healthcare and community partners. PHV collected data to better understand the health of Virginians. The assessment helps stakeholders and partners understand why some people are healthy and others are not. The plan will serve as a blueprint for targeted action driving meaningful change and improving health outcomes across Virginia.
"Our health isn't just shaped in hospitals and clinics. It is also forged in the places where we're born, grow, live, learn, eat, play and pray," said Virginia State Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb. "If we understand why some people live long and healthy lives while others do not, we can be more strategic in developing actions and policies to address these challenges."
At its core, the VPfWB is a commitment to advancing health equity. The plan recognizes that health outcomes are shaped by long-standing differences in access to resources and opportunities. It prioritizes reducing disparities and ensuring that all Virginians have the opportunity to achieve optimal health by:
* Addressing social determinants of health including housing, transportation and economic stability.
* Reducing disparities in health outcomes such as infant mortality, chronic disease and access to care.
* Strengthening community partnerships and elevating community voice.
The plan is designed to deliver measurable progress across the state by:
* Clearly defining goals, objectives, and strategies.
* Using data to track progress over time.
* Aligning with local and regional health improvement efforts.
* Ongoing evaluation to ensure strategies and metrics are effective.
This structured approach ensures that partners can adopt the plan and track outcomes, adapt strategies, and collectively work toward improved health indicators. VDH will work with partners to implement these important priority areas by establishing working groups that will align work with priority areas, strengthen partnerships and provide opportunities for ongoing stakeholder feedback. During the implementation phase VDH and its partners will focus on translating strategy into action, ensuring that the plan drives real, measurable improvements in communities across Virginia.
All Virginians are encouraged to take simple, meaningful steps to support their health and well-being, including staying up to date on check-ups and vaccinations, prioritizing mental health, and making healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well and staying active. Families can support healthy starts for children by accessing prenatal care and following safe sleep practices, while communities can help prevent substance misuse by promoting awareness and safe medication practices.
Virginians are also encouraged to get involved locally by participating in community health improvement efforts, supporting community organizations, and advocating for equitable access to resources like healthcare, housing, and economic opportunities. Organizations, stakeholders, and partners play a critical role by aligning programs and investments with the VPfWB priorities, using shared data and metrics to guide decision-making, collaborating across sectors to address root causes of health disparities, and engaging communities in the design and implementation of solutions. Together, these collective actions will drive measurable improvements in health outcomes and help build a healthier Virginia for all.
For more information and resources about the VPfWB, visit VirginiaWellBeing.com. The site provides detailed information about the plan and how you can help us make Virginia the healthiest state in the nation.
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REPORT: https://virginiawellbeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Virginias-Plan-for-Well-Being.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/2026-news-releases/vdh-and-vhha-announce-the-release-of-virginias-plan-for-well-being/
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced several landmark victories and key actions advancing her office's ongoing efforts to protect New Jersey residents from gun violence, including judgments totaling more than $500,000 against out-of-state retailers for illegally selling banned firearm accessories to New Jersey consumers
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TRENTON, New Jersey, April 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Recent Landmark Victories Strengthening Protections Against Gun Violence for New Jersey Communities
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced several landmark victories and key actions advancing her office's ongoing efforts to protect New Jersey residents from gun violence, including judgments totaling more than $500,000 against out-of-state retailers for illegally selling banned firearm accessories to New Jersey consumersand important victories in court defending New Jersey's commonsense gun safety laws and enforcement efforts.
The actions announced today are part of New Jersey's comprehensive and innovative approach to tackling the gun violence epidemic, which has helped drive the number of shootings and gun-related murders to record lows in the state and made the Garden State one of the safest states in the country.
"Every New Jersey resident deserves to live, work, and raise a family without fear of gun violence. That is why we are using every tool we can to combat the gun violence epidemic--and why driving down gun violence will continue to be a top priority for our office," said Attorney General Davenport. "The actions we're announcing today build on the progress we have made in preventing tragedies before they happen. But our work is far from over. We owe it to our kids and our communities to do everything we can protect them from the scourge of gun violence."
Attorney General Davenport highlighted her office's latest achievements in strengthening gun protections and safeguarding communities in conjunction with an in-depth convening with representatives from Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization. The convening will focus on shared priorities in litigation, policy implementation, legislation, and public education.
"We're excited to continue our longstanding collaboration with the New Jersey Attorney General to fight against gun violence in the Garden State and beyond," said Christian Heyne, Chief Policy and Programs Officer for Brady. "Today's announcements further demonstrate how Attorney General Davenport intends to continue this legacy of leadership in addressing our uniquely American public health crisis. While New Jersey remains at the forefront of the country with robust gun laws and, as a result, low rates of gun violence, we know all too well that more work must be done as long as gun violence persists in any form. From public education and robust implementation of existing laws to identifying policy needs and opportunities for oversight and accountability that can stem the flow of crime guns into our communities, there are many ways we can continue to combat gun violence in New Jersey and beyond. We are grateful to Attorney General Davenport and Governor Sherrill for their continued leadership as champions in this fight to free New Jersey from the scourge of gun violence."
The victories announced today include landmark judgments won by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Division of Consumer Affairs against RW Arms, Ltd., a Texas firearms part retailer, for illegally selling bump stocks to New Jersey consumers, and against Arms Unlimited, Inc., a Nevada firearms retailer, for illegally selling large capacity magazines (LCMs) to New Jersey consumers.
LCMs are ammunition magazines holding more than ten rounds that enable a shooter to fire a dangerously high number of bullets without pausing to reload. Bump stocks are devices that cause semi-automatic rifles to fire almost as quickly as machine guns. Possessing these devices in New Jersey is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment and fines.
The judgment against RW Arms secured over $194,000, and the judgment against Arms Unlimited secured over $332,000, in monetary relief, including civil penalties. Both judgments also obtained injunctive relief that blocks future shipments of bump stocks and LCMs into New Jersey. Those judgments follow consent orders won by OAG and the Division against two other out-of-state companies--CSS Holdings LLC and Firequest International, Inc.--for illegally selling LCMs and bump stocks, respectively, into the state.
"Subjecting New Jersey consumers to possible criminal liability by failing to warn them that the products they are buying are illegal to possess here is bad enough. But doing so in connection with the sale of alarming products capable of causing grave harm like LCMs and bump stocks is especially troubling," said Jeremy E. Hollander, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. "We will continue to take action against retailers who violate our consumer protection laws and endanger our residents by selling these banned products into our state."
In addition to these enforcement actions, OAG has also secured two critical victories in court defending New Jersey's gun safety laws and enforcement efforts: the office has successfully defended the state's law prohibiting people under the age of 21 from possessing a handgun except in defined circumstances, and it has successfully defended New Jersey's ban on sharing digital gun design files that allow anyone with a 3D printer to produce untraceable "ghost guns"--plastic pistols that have no serial number and cannot be traced by law enforcement.
Actions taken by OAG and the Division in recent months include:
* Obtaining a judgment against RW Arms, Ltd. The March 2026 Superior Court order granting final judgment resolves the State's first consumer protection lawsuit tied to the sale of bump stocks. The judgment provides $194,528 in monetary relief, including $170,000 in civil penalties. The State's lawsuit alleged RW Arms violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations in selling and shipping bump stocks to an undercover investigator in New Jersey. In addition to imposing a monetary judgment, the Court ordered RW Arms to block future shipments of LCMs to New Jersey and to clearly and conspicuously disclose on its website that it is a third-degree crime punishable by a fine not to exceed $15,000 and by a term of imprisonment between three and five years to knowingly possess a bump stock in New Jersey.
* Obtaining a judgment against Arms Unlimited, Inc. The March 2026 Superior Court order granting relief after summary judgment resolves the State's lawsuit alleging Arms Unlimited violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations in selling at least 30 LCMs into New Jersey over a three-year period, including 17 sold and shipped to an undercover investigator. The judgment includes $332,800 in monetary relief, including $275,500 in civil penalties. In addition to imposing a monetary penalty, the Court permanently enjoined Arms Unlimited from continuing to violate the law, including by advertising or selling LCMs in New Jersey without clearly and conspicuously disclosing on its website that LCMs are illegal to possess in New Jersey.
* Securing a legal victory in New Jersey's efforts to defend its commonsense gun laws. In a March 2026 published decision in State v. Glover, a three-judge panel of the New Jersey Appellate Division unanimously held that New Jersey's statute prohibiting people under the age of twenty-one from possessing a handgun except in defined circumstances is constitutional because it is consistent with our Nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. OAG successfully defended the constitutionality of the law.
* Securing a legal victory in an ongoing legal challenge to New Jersey's efforts to keep untraceable "ghost guns" out of the state. In a February 2026 ruling, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit unanimously upheld New Jersey's ban on sharing digital gun design files that allow anyone with a 3D printer to produce a plastic pistol that has no serial number and cannot be traced by law enforcement. The court affirmed the dismissal of Defense Distributed's lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the ban.
* Obtaining a favorable resolution with CSS Holdings LLC (d/b/a Carolina Shooters). The settlement resolves allegations that Carolina Shooters, a North Carolina firearms accessories seller, violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations in its online advertisement and sales of LCMs to New Jersey consumers, including three to an undercover New Jersey address. In a Consent Order filed with the Division, Carolina Shooters agreed to pay a $25,000 civil penalty and make changes to its business practice, including preventing the ordering and shipping of LCMs to any New Jersey address and clearly and conspicuously disclosing on the LCM product pages of its website that "New Jersey law prohibits large capacity ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than ten rounds of ammunition - and any person who knowingly possesses an LCM is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by fines an imprisonment."
* Obtaining a favorable resolution with Firequest International Inc. The Division alleged that Firequest, an Arkansas-based tactical equipment and ammunition seller, violated New Jersey's CFA and Hazardous Products Regulations through its online advertisement and sales of bump stocks to New Jersey consumers, including to an undercover New Jersey address. In a Consent Order, Firequest agreed to pay a $10,000 civil penalty and make changes to its business practices, including preventing the ordering and shipping of its bump stocks to any New Jersey address. Firequest also agreed to clearly and conspicuously disclose on the bump stock product pages of its website, either directly or through a link to a web page containing such information, that "New Jersey law prohibits the knowing possession of a bump stock, regardless of whether the person also has a firearm. Such possession is a crime of the third degree, punishable by fines and imprisonment."
The State was represented by Deputy Attorney General Sara J. Koste in the RW Arms, Arms Unlimited, and Firequest matters; and Deputy Attorney General Claire Corea in the CSS Holdings matter, all under the supervision of Section Chief Jesse J. Sierant and Assistant Section Chief Monisha A. Kumar of the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Section, within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group of the Division of Law. The investigations were conducted by Investigators Aziza Salikhova and Angela Medina of the Office of Consumer Protection within the Division of Consumer Affairs.
The State was represented by Assistant Attorney General Timothy Sheehan in the Defense Distributed matter. The State was represented by Deputy Solicitor General Stephen Ehrlich and Deputy Attorney General Marie V. Cepeda Mekosh in State v. Glover.
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Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/ag-davenport-announces-recent-landmark-victories-strengthening-protections-against-gun-violence-for-new-jersey-communities/
Md. A.G. Brown: Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that Alexander Rodriguez, a former officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD), pleaded guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and failing to remain at the scene. Rodriguez entered his guilty plea in the Circuit Court for
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Death
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that Alexander Rodriguez, a former officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department (AACOPD), pleaded guilty to one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and failing to remain at the scene. Rodriguez entered his guilty plea in the Circuit Court forHoward County before the Honorable Maurice Frazier today, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Per the plea agreement, Rodriguez pleaded guilty in exchange for a sentence of 5 years' incarceration, with all but 120 days suspended, and 2 years of supervised probation to include 100 hours of community service and an agreement not to seek a career in law enforcement.
"No one who endangers lives and then abandons a crash that resulted in a man's death on the side of the road should be allowed to wear a police uniform. By accepting this plea agreement, Rodriguez will never again serve as a law enforcement officer in Maryland," said Attorney General Brown. "We cannot keep our communities safe if we do not hold people accountable when they break the law. The outcome that our Office secured makes clear that no one is above the law, regardless of their career."
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Case background:
On August 10, 2024, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Rodriguez, an AACOPD officer at the time, was on patrol and driving his marked patrol cruiser. Officer Rodriguez followed a motorcycle, driven by Joshua Vanderziel, into a gas station in Anne Arundel County. Officer Rodriguez attempted to use his cruiser to block the motorcycle at the gas pump. Mr. Vanderziel drove around Officer Rodriguez's police cruiser and exited the gas station. Officer Rodriguez initiated an unauthorized pursuit, ultimately chasing Mr. Vanderziel through three jurisdictions: Anne Arundel County, Prince George's County, and, finally, Howard County. The unauthorized pursuit by Officer Rodriguez lasted for approximately 4.3 miles, with both vehicles reaching speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour. Officer Rodriguez did not activate his emergency lights or sirens on his patrol vehicle, did not activate his body-worn camera, and did not notify dispatch or his supervisor in Anne Arundel County to get permission for the pursuit. Officer Rodriguez did not notify law enforcement that he had entered Laurel or Howard County during the pursuit.
After Officer Rodriguez pursued Mr. Vanderziel into Howard County, Mr. Vanderziel crashed into a commercial flatbed truck that was turning left on Washington Boulevard. Mr. Vanderziel was thrown from his motorcycle and into the street. Following this crash, Officer Rodriguez slammed on his brakes, made a U-turn on Washington Boulevard, and returned to Anne Arundel County, heading in the opposite direction of the crash. Contrary to his training and duties with AACOPD, Officer Rodriguez did not stop at the scene, did not exit his patrol cruiser at the crash site, did not provide aid, and did not return to secure the crash scene. Howard County Emergency arrived on scene and pronounced Mr. Vanderziel deceased. Officer Rodriguez returned to his patrol duties without notifying supervisors of the accident.
Alexander Rodriguez will be sentenced on April 20, 2026, in the Circuit Court for Howard County.
In making today's announcement, Attorney General Brown thanked the Independent Investigations Division, Howard County Police Department, Maryland State Police, Anne Arundel County Police Department, and Laurel Police Department for their assistance and cooperation with the investigation of this matter.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Former-Anne-Arundel-County-Police-Officer-Pleads-Guilty-to-Felony-Charge-for-Leaving-the-Scene-of-an-Accident-Resulting-in-.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Settlement in Principle With Owners and Operators of the M/V Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Case
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement in Principle with Owners and Operators of the M/V Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Case
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that the State of Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, resolving a portion of the State's claims arising from the cargo ship's March 26, 2024 allision with the Francis
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement in Principle with Owners and Operators of the M/V Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Case
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that the State of Maryland has reached a settlement in principle with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owner and operator of the M/V Dali, resolving a portion of the State's claims arising from the cargo ship's March 26, 2024 allision with the FrancisScott Key Bridge.
The settlement resolves claims brought against the vessel interest by the Office of the Attorney General's Civil Litigation Division on behalf of the State and its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), in coordination with a team of outside counsel with expertise in maritime law and complex litigation. This settlement does not resolve any claims the State may have against the shipbuilder, Hyundai.
"For two years, Maryland workers, families, and communities have carried the weight of a disaster that should never have happened. The Dali's crash into the Key Bridge disrupted the Port of Baltimore, devastated livelihoods, and sent economic shockwaves across our State that are still being felt today," said Attorney General Brown. "Our work is not finished, but this settlement is an important step toward making Maryland whole."
The settlement is being finalized. The Office of the Attorney General will have no further comment on the matter at this time.
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Background
Two years ago, the M/V Dali's allision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge set off an unprecedented catastrophe for the State of Maryland. Six construction workers lost their lives. Thousands more felt the economic and human consequences in the months and years that followed. The collapse of one of the region's most vital infrastructure arteries brought shipping at the Port of Baltimore to a complete halt, disrupted the livelihoods of thousands of workers, rerouted traffic through communities already bearing disproportionate burdens, and triggered economic ripple effects still being felt across the state.
The State's claims, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in September 2024, alleged that the disaster was the result of negligence, mismanagement, and the reckless operation of a vessel that was not seaworthy and should never have left port. The State sought damages on behalf of its agencies for the destruction of the bridge, harm to the Patapsco River and surrounding environment, lost revenues, and the wide-ranging economic losses sustained by Maryland and its residents.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Announces-Settlement-in-Principle-with-Owners-and-Operators-of-the-MV-Dali-in-Francis-Scott-Key-Bri.aspx
MTA Announces Automated Camera Enforcement Expanding to Additional Brooklyn and Manhattan Bus Routes
NEW YORK, April 11 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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MTA Announces Automated Camera Enforcement Expanding to Additional Brooklyn and Manhattan Bus Routes
B15 and M31 to Become ACE Equipped
60-Day Warning Period Began Monday, April 13
ACE Program Benefits More Than One Million Customers on 60 Routes
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced two more bus routes will now be equipped with Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE). The 60-day warning period on the B15 and M31 bus routes in Brooklyn
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NEW YORK, April 11 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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MTA Announces Automated Camera Enforcement Expanding to Additional Brooklyn and Manhattan Bus Routes
B15 and M31 to Become ACE Equipped
60-Day Warning Period Began Monday, April 13
ACE Program Benefits More Than One Million Customers on 60 Routes
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced two more bus routes will now be equipped with Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE). The 60-day warning period on the B15 and M31 bus routes in Brooklynand Manhattan will begin on Monday, April 13. Vehicles improperly using busways and bus lanes, blocking bus stops, or illegally double parked will receive warning notices in the mail for an initial period of 60 days followed by summonses thereafter. The goal of the program is to improve bus service by enhancing compliance with existing traffic rules. Summonses for violating rules start at $50 and escalate to $250 for repeat violators.
These two routes are in addition to the 58 routes currently enforced. More than 1,700 buses are now ACE equipped covering 560 miles of routes and benefiting over one million customers on an average weekday.
ACE enables bus service to run faster, safer, and more reliably for riders. ACE, when combined with dedicated bus lanes and street upgrades, has helped improve bus speeds across the full length of ACE-enabled routes, with some segments on ACE routes achieving gains of nearly 30%. These routes have also experienced a 20% reduction in collisions; and 5% to 10% estimated reduction in emissions. There has also been a 40% reduction in bus stops being blocked by vehicles on ACE routes.
The ACE program is administered in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the New York City Department of Finance (NYCDOF). Once violations are captured by cameras on multiple buses, the resulting video, images, license plate information, location, and time stamp details are then securely transmitted to NYCDOT for review by City employees and processing thereafter.
Since its launch in June 2024, ACE has rapidly expanded from a few select routes to a citywide initiative covering all five boroughs, serving bus riders who include a large share of essential workers, seniors, and New Yorkers who rely on transit every day. The program has demonstrated measurable success in improving bus speeds, reducing collisions, and keeping bus stops clear, ensuring more reliable service for daily bus customers.
Each corridor with active ACE has signage indicating that those routes are camera-enforced. Details can be found at mta.info/ace.
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Original text here: https://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-announces-automated-camera-enforcement-expanding-additional-brooklyn-and
Colo. Education Dept.: State Board of Education Grants Poudre School District Exclusive Chartering Authority
DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- The Colorado State Board of Education issued the following news release:
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State Board of Education grants Poudre School District exclusive chartering authority
During its April meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education granted Poudre School District's request for exclusive chartering authority to take effect July 1.
In February, Poudre's Board of Education voted unanimously to seek the authority, which would give it the right to approve or reject any new charter schools seeking authorization within its boundaries.
Per state law, the State Board of Education
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DENVER, Colorado, April 11 -- The Colorado State Board of Education issued the following news release:
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State Board of Education grants Poudre School District exclusive chartering authority
During its April meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education granted Poudre School District's request for exclusive chartering authority to take effect July 1.
In February, Poudre's Board of Education voted unanimously to seek the authority, which would give it the right to approve or reject any new charter schools seeking authorization within its boundaries.
Per state law, the State Board of Educationmust hold a public hearing when a school district of more than 3,000 students asks for exclusive chartering authority. Ten charter schools already operate in Poudre School District, and the change in the district's chartering authority does not affect the authorization of those previously approved schools - half of which are authorized through the district and the other half are authorized through the Colorado Charter School Institute.
The state board on Thursday voted 5-4 to support Poudre's request.
State board directs continued improvement efforts at Gateway High School
With a unanimous vote, the state board ordered Aurora Public Schools to implement its proposed targeted improvement efforts at Gateway High School under state accountability law after successive years of receiving low performance ratings on the School Performance Framework.
Under the order, Gateway will continue implementing its innovation plan, strengthen its work with TNTP as a partial external manager, and add the Center for High School Success as a partner. TNTP's work will focus on strengthening data-driven professional learning communities and improving teacher observation and feedback cycles as drivers of instructional change across the school. The Center for High School Success will support the development of stronger attendance routines and systems for ninth-grade students.
CDE staff will continue to monitor Gateway's progress with site visits each year. If the school continues on performance watch, in spring 2028, the State Review Panel will evaluate the school's progress and make recommendations to the state board. If Gateway does not improve to at least an "Improvement" rating or higher by that time, the board will hold a hearing to determine next steps. The order will remain in effect until Gateway High School earns a rating of Improvement or higher on the School Performance Framework for two consecutive years.
Board passes revisions to rules for the Educator Recruitment and Retention Program, 1 CCR 301-113
The state board unanimously approved revisions to the rules for the Administration of the Educator Recruitment and Retention (ERR) Program (1 CCR 301-113), to increase the number of people who receive financial assistance toward completion of an educator preparation program by lowering the maximum award from $10,000 to $7,500.
Additionally, the board delayed a vote on proposed rules for the Administration of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Sustain Funding (1 CCR 301-117) until May, requesting additional language that would include the ability for CDE to monitor local education provider use of the fund and possible additions to qualifying postsecondary credits.
In other action, the state board:
* Voted unanimously to deny an application for certification of a multi-district online school submitted by Education reEnvisioned BOCES on behalf of Colorado Virtual Tech Academy;
* Discussed an upcoming rulemaking hearing for 1 CCR 301-1, Rules for the Administration of Statewide Accountability Measures, for which written feedback is still being accepted;
* Voted to delay the inclusion of new Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness measures in School and District Performance Frameworks until 2028. The state board and CDE may pursue legislative changes to align with this revised implementation timeline next year; and
* Noticed rulemaking for the Rules for the Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of School Transportation Vehicles and the Colorado Minimum Standards for Governing School Transportation Vehicles.
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The Colorado Department of Education's vision is to create equitable educational environments where all students and staff in Colorado thrive. Our role is to improve student outcomes and ensure students and families across Colorado have access to high-quality schools by serving, guiding, and elevating our state's 178 school districts and BOCES
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Original text here: https://ed.cde.state.co.us/newsbureau/newsrelease/news-release-state-board-of-education-grants-poudre-school-district-exclusive-chartering-authority
