March Town Hall Updates

DEL PERRO (WZL) — On the 25th the Government held its Monthly Town Hall. Departments each gave their updates; here is a rundown of the agenda.

Executive Branch

• The State Attorney Vinny Magnanzo Has Resigned. Joanna Poole has been nominated as the replacement.
• Replacement for Mohn Nash, by executive appointment, is yet to occur
• Kash Keller (AA) Appointed as the Chief of Staff
• Transparency Improvements in all departments are underway, more progress still to be made
• The ‘Good Deeds’ committee has been established with the following members
  • Governor, Lt Governor, Secretary of State
  • Sally Nailburry
  • Meryl Ford
• The Good Deeds committee is “dedicated to nominating private citizens and public servants who have gone above and beyond in their community”.
• People who hold an active bar license will be able to become a Public Notaries starting from the 1st; the final parts of the project are being finalized.

Legislative Branch

• Says they have been ‘productive’
• A number of bills are still in deliberation
  • H.R’s 095, 097, 102, 104-107
• Newly elected Representative Audrey Storm (P) has introduced their first bill; the Victims Rights Act of 2022 (H.R. 105)
• The somewhat controversial San Andreas Security Services Act was passed. However, the executive appointment of both directors/assistant directors failed. 
• Reminds citizens that Bills are open for 7 days before they can be voted on.

Public Defender Updates

• Law School is up and running, enrollment applications close on the weekend and before semester begins. The Law School is located at the University.
• New paralegal bar certified

State Police Announcements

• As announced earlier in the day, replacing Chris Solace is Commissioner Thad Furtaw (SALP)
• He is going to start by cleaning up safes that remain on public property
• The San Andreas State Police has established a task force with the San Andreas Flight Authority. The task force aims to enforce flight laws and regulations more consistently.
• New project in the works with the Park Rangers for community outreach.

Park Ranger Announcements

• Visitor center in Paleto to open soon
• Bike Rentals are available now from the center
• A cable cart from Paleto to the top of Chiliad has opened, this service is free
• Reports of attacks in the wilderness is concerning
  • Robberies are mentioned
• Pet Adoptions: currently via Toe Beans and The Little Tea Pot

Judiciary Updates

• They are looking into the district courts which will elevate some pressure on the main judicial system. 
• The Bail Reform Act allows some leniency when it comes to bail. This is being used effectively inside the judiciary.