Ending cash bail could bring ‘chaos,’ increased taxpayer costs, opponents warn
(The Center Square) – The end of cash bail in Illinois begins Sept. 18, but the debate over whether the measure will lead to...
State Supreme Court rules against post-conviction plea agreements
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Supreme Court struck down a law that allowed the district attorneys to pardon violent offenders, saying the power...
Push returns to end death penalty in Ohio
(The Center Square) – Ohio Republican Attorney General Dave Yost isn’t ready to get behind the most recent bipartisan push to end the death...
Accused ‘prolific human smuggler’ from Mexico to face charges in U.S.
(The Center Square) – A woman accused by federal authorities of being a "prolific human smuggler" has been extradited to the U.S. to face...
Spokane County Sheriff’s Office seeking new helicopter as part of $3.7M project
(The Center Square) – The Spokane Regional Air Support Unit, or SRASU, is looking to replace an aging helicopter as part of a proposed...
