Spokane County sued over public defender caseload limits, attorneys claim system overburdens them

Two public defenders are suing Spokane County over claims of exceeding state caseload limits, leaving attorneys overworked ...

After ousting his critics, Landry appointee seeks more control over Louisiana public defenders

Rémy Starns, Louisiana's state public defender, is seeking more control over the public defender system's remaining attorneys ...

Local elections 2026: How, where and when can I vote in Essex?

Voting opens across Essex at 07:00 BST this morning, with nearly 1.4 million registered voters eligible to head to the polls ...