Maine Republicans are calling for an immediate investigation into whistleblower allegations that Gateway Community Services, a nonprofit working with Somali immigrants.
On February 4, 2025, the Spokane Valley City Council unanimously voted to initiate legal action against Councilmember Al Merkel to enforce adherence to the Washington State Public Records Act. This decision stems from allegations that Merkel failed to properly archive communications related to city business conducted on his personal social media accounts, particularly on the platform Nextdoor.
