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February 24, 2023

National News:

Russian invasion of Ukraine: A timeline of key events on the 1st anniversary of the war

Russia’s war on Ukraine, one year on

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2023/02/europe/russia-ukraine-war-timeline/

Trump investigation: Could grand juror's words tank charges?

ATLANTA (AP) — Almost as soon as the foreperson of the special grand jury in the Georgia election meddling investigation went public this week, speculation began about whether her unusually candid revelations could jeopardize any possible prosecution of former President Donald Trump or others.

https://apnews.com/article/politics-georgia-donald-trump-9938c36b008aaeb7a7b1502b09762bbd

Can a state criminal case get transferred to federal court?

Today we’re going to law school. Because we’re going to need this in the next couple of weeks! The topic is 28 U.S.C. (United States Code) sections 1442 and 1455, which set forth a procedure for moving a criminal indictment brought in state court to federal court “for good cause shown.” This is referred to as “removal,” and although it is attempted with some frequency in civil cases, it is rather rare in the criminal context.

https://open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/can-a-state-criminal-case-get-transferred?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

When Republican moderates run to the right, voters end up with extremists – Tennessee Lookout

When moderate Republican candidates try to out-right wing each other, Tennessee winds up with lawmakers like U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles.

https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/02/23/when-republican-moderates-run-to-the-right-voters-end-up-with-extremists/

Local News:

ETOWAH

The Utilities Board will meet on Monday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. at the Etowah Community Center.

The City Commission will meet on Monday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Etowah Community Center.

NIOTA

The City Commission will have a called meeting on Monday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Community Building. The agenda will include the selling of the Street Department warehouse and a resolution to update the City Charter.

The Arts:

Bill Freeman is Southern Progressive Newsletter

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