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politics1 year ago

Massachusetts 2024 Ballot: Key Decisions on Tipped Wages and Legislative Audits

Massachusetts voters approved Question 1, allowing the state auditor to audit the Legislature, while rejecting Question 5, which proposed raising the minimum wage for tipped workers. Question 4, which aimed to legalize certain psychedelics, was conceded by its advocates. Questions 2 and 3, concerning the MCAS exam and rideshare driver unions, respectively, were leading but not yet called. The passage of Question 1 may face legal challenges over separation of powers concerns.

via GBH News|
#ballot-questions#massachusetts#politics
legalfinancial1 year ago

"Brett Favre Faces Legal Battle Over Misspent Welfare Funds in Mississippi"

Mississippi's state auditor is demanding retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre to repay nearly $730,000 in welfare money that was improperly spent on projects backed by him, including a volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi. Favre had received $1.1 million in speaking fees from a nonprofit organization that spent welfare money with approval from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. While Favre repaid $1.1 million, he still owes $729,790 due to accrued interest. The legal battle also involves defamation lawsuits filed by Favre against the state auditor and two national sportscasters, with the state auditor's counterclaim being the latest development.

via HuffPost|
#brett-favre#lawsuit#legalfinancial
sports-legal-controversy1 year ago

"Brett Favre Faces Legal Action Over Misspent Welfare Funds in Mississippi"

Mississippi's state auditor is demanding nearly $730,000 from retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, alleging that he improperly received welfare money for projects he supported. The money was intended for the state's poorest residents but was used for a volleyball arena and a concussion treatment drug. Favre has repaid $1.1 million but still owes $729,790 due to interest. The auditor's demand is part of an ongoing legal battle, which includes defamation lawsuits filed by Favre against the auditor and two sportscasters. Despite no criminal charges, several individuals have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the misspending.

via ESPN|
#brett-favre#lawsuit#mississippi
politics2 years ago

State Auditor Finds Slow Spending and Challenges in Measure 110 Drug Treatment Grants

An audit conducted by the Oregon Secretary of State has found that funds from Measure 110, which decriminalized small amounts of drugs for personal use, are not being utilized efficiently. Despite distributing $261 million from cannabis taxes to drug treatment providers, only a third of the grant funds have been spent due to difficulties in hiring staff and other obstacles. This issue of underspending has been observed in other programs in Oregon as well. Critics of Measure 110 have filed initiatives to overturn it, while lawmakers are considering modifications. The audit also highlighted concerns about the Oregon Health Authority's ability to gather reliable data to measure the program's effectiveness. However, the audit did acknowledge that the grants have expanded community-based services and improved accessibility for vulnerable individuals.

via Willamette Week|
#drug-decriminalization#measure-110#oregon
politics2 years ago

North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood to Resign Amid Indictment and New Charges

North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood has announced her resignation, effective December 15, following her recent indictment on charges of misusing her state-owned vehicle for personal activities. Wood, a Democrat who has served as auditor since 2008, had already stated that she would not seek reelection in 2024. The indictment came after an eight-month investigation and follows her guilty plea in March for misdemeanor hit-and-run involving a car crash. Governor Roy Cooper will appoint someone to fill the remainder of Wood's term, with several candidates already running for the position.

via Yahoo News|
#indictment#misuse-of-state-vehicle#north-carolina
politics2 years ago

NC State Auditor Beth Wood to Resign Amidst New Indictment Over Misuse of State Vehicles

North Carolina State Auditor Beth Wood, who was recently charged with using state-owned vehicles for personal errands, has announced her resignation effective December 15. Wood, a Democrat who has served four terms as state auditor, made the decision to step down to avoid being a distraction. An investigation found that she used at least one state-owned vehicle for personal purposes, including trips to hair and dental appointments, shopping centers, and spas. Wood's driving habits came under scrutiny after she crashed a state-issued vehicle into a parked car in December 2021. The charges against her remain pending, and the state will appoint a replacement auditor until the next election in 2024.

via WRAL News|
#beth-wood#investigation#misuse-of-state-vehicles
politics2 years ago

Iowa House passes bills limiting state auditor's powers and access to information.

The Iowa House passed a bill that would restrict the state auditor's access to certain types of personal information and prevent the auditor's office from going to court against state government agencies. Republicans argue that the limits are necessary to protect Iowans' privacy, while Democrats and state auditors around the country counter that it would hamper the auditor's independence and limit the office's ability to oversee more than $12 billion in taxpayer-funded programs. The bill now goes back to the Senate for approval.

via Des Moines Register|
#democrat#government-oversight#iowa