California Secretary of State Hires Tainted by Spoils System Report
California elections chief Kevin Shelley faces a state Personnel Board probe citing a spoils system in hires, including the fast tracked hiring of Julie Lee’s son Andrew Lee for an associate mall business officer post. The report cites altered test scores, brief applications, and potential illegal hires as parties call for his resignation. Shelley's office denies hostile environment claims and sexual misconduct.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
Kevin Shelley
Shelley
State Personnel Board
Andrew Lee
San Francisco
Julie Lee
Mall
Lee
Xempt
Bill on Cockfighting Felony Push Draws Support and Criticism
Lawmakers debate tougher penalties for cockfighting as supporters cite widespread activity in the state and potential to seize assets under the Animal Fighting and Baiting Act. Opponents call harsher penalties excessive and draw comparisons to dog fighting.
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Spoon
R-Conway
Witherspoon
Henry McMaster
McMaster
Steve Stephenson
Humane Society For the Prevention of
Midlands
Stephenson
Sharpe
Grantieville residents weigh slowing trains after fatal derailment
Granville area residents debate train speeds following the Graniteville wreck in which five Avondale Mills workers died. Councilor McKenzie and others push for dialogue with the railroad to curb speeds and adjust routes around school and mill hours. Some residents, like Frank Norris, oppose drastic changes, noting trains have passed for years without issue. Local officials urge a balanced approach to keep rail service while improving safety and speeds.
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Graniteville
Avondale Mills
McKenzie
Frank Norris
Railroad Avenue
Charles Barton
Sen
Lindsey Graham
Jim DeMinton
Rail line begins tallying wreck cleanup costs
Norfolk Southern faces a multi million dollar cleanup after the January 6 crash. Aiken County reports 78 inspections with 62 permits issued and 37 homes ready for repairs while 13 are cleared for re entry. Graniteville residents may call 800 230 7049 for home inspections.
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bin Chapman
Graniteville
Norfolkuthern
Aiken
Norfolk Southern Claims Office
Ascauga Lake Road
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House Judiciary Committee
Jim Harrison
Louisiana
New Mexico
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Humane Society of the
United States
House Agriculture Committee
Billy Wither
Calteu
CanHope
CSRA
Essential
Blood Drive
W.C
Ioe
Tliena
Aiken Mall
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