Alabama Attorney General opposes legislative rewrite of ethics laws, challenges Hawaii Supreme Court decision on oil companies. Black churches alerted about Biden's push for Transgender visibility. State bill consolidates licensing boards. Task force in Montgomery discusses Artificial Intelligence. Federal judge rules against highway emissions rule. Oregon governor re-criminalizes hard drugs. Trump pays NY fraud case bond in cash. Kash Patel claims free speech violation in Trump case gag order.
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Alabama AG Marshall opposes legislative rewrite of ethics laws, showing concerns about decriminalization of offenses favoring public officials receiving unlimited gifts.
AG Marshall participates in multi-state effort to defend fossil fuel industry against Hawaii Supreme Court decision, emphasizing economic impact on consumers and industry practices.
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Alabama Attorney General Opposes Ethics Law Rewrite
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall strongly opposes the Alabama legislature's efforts to rewrite current ethics laws. Marshall highlights that the proposed bill decriminalizes ethics offenses, allowing public officials to receive unlimited gifts and benefits from lobbyists without declaring conflicts of interest. Despite Marshall's suggested amendments to limit civil penalties, the lawmakers rejected them, raising concerns about the standards expected from public officials.
Multi-State Effort Against Hawaii Oil Lawsuit
Attorney General Marshall participates in a multi-state initiative opposing a Hawaii State Supreme Court decision favoring a lawsuit against major oil companies. The AG emphasizes the potential economic impact on consumers if energy companies are pressured by court decisions, aiming to reshape industry practices through injunctive powers. This collaborative effort aims to defend the fossil fuel industry from bankruptcy and safeguard consumer interests.
Challenges to Racial Quotas and Artificial Intelligence in Alabama
Legal challenges arise in Alabama, including a lawsuit against racial quotas imposed on the Real Estate Appraisers Board and a task force established for Artificial Intelligence. Governor Ivy's actions regarding racial quotas face legal scrutiny, while an Alabama inmate seeks to halt an execution method. Furthermore, efforts to consolidate licensing boards and the state's response to cattle ranchers in Texas highlight ongoing developments within the state.