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News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for Tuesday June 18, 2024 ( 5 items )  

AG Campbell Releases Updated Public Accommodation Guide, Reaffirms Efforts To Promote And Safeguard Rights For LGBTQIA+ Individuals
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 18 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has released an updated "Protections Against Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation" guide to help ensure compliance with existing law and educate the public about their rights in public spaces, including gender-specific spaces like men's and women's restrooms. The guide has been updated to include information abo  more

As Federal Prosecutor Seeks Unlawful Gag Order in Florida, AG Moody Leads Fight to Protect President Trump's First Amendment Rights
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 18 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a multistate coalition of attorneys general in fighting to support President Trump's First Amendment rights, as yet another prosecutor looks to silence the former president through an unlawful gag order. Attorney General Moody and the coalition of attorneys general filed an amicus brief, saying this is not only wrong, but also unconstitutional. Att  more

Attorney General Bird Leads 24-State Coalition Opposing Unconstitutional Gag Order Against President Donald Trump
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 18 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a 24-State coalition urging the courts to deny the Special Prosecutor's request for an unconstitutional gag order against President Trump. The gag order wrongfully silences President Trump and denies Americans their right to hear what he has to say ahead of an approaching presidential election. The Special Prosecutor has requested a broa  more

Indiana State Rep. Criswell: Providing Resources for Struggling Military Members and Vets
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- The Indiana House Republicans posted the following statement on June 17, 2024, from State Rep. Cory Criswell, R-Middletown: * * * Indiana is deeply committed to supporting the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military. The state offers a wide range of assistance programs, including housing support, legal aid and other essential services. Numerous organizations across Indiana are dedicated to providing the resources and help n  more

Morgan County Legislators: Indiana Provides New Safety Equipment to Local Volunteer Fire Departments
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 18 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local volunteer fire departments recently received new personal protective equipment thanks to a $10 million statewide investment supported by State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). Haggard and Mayfield voted in support of the funding to supply sets of personal protective equipment, including turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatuses, to more th  more