Jaimeson Will Not Seek Re-Election

Ceona senator will not run for re-election in 2012

MAVOCKE--Ceona Conservative Sen. Ty Jaimeson will not seek re-election in 2012, he announced Tuesday.

The first-term senator's decision leaves a new vacancy for the Conservative Party, which will already be defending open seats in Deschire and Wilkonshire.

Jaimeson did not immediately give a reason for his decision. A written statement sent out by his office said only that the decision was made "after much reflection and input" from his family.

MAs Bronure, Moore Engaged

Couple plan April 2012 wedding

CLOTHEN, Lial--Wedding bells are ringing on Capitol Hill, or at least, engagement bells.

Conservative Members of Assembly (MAs) Katie Bronure, member for Naving and the North, and Ryan Moore, member for Seymour, have announced their engagement.

The couple made the announcement in a video posted on both of their websites, as well as on Twitter and Facebook.

Bronure, 31, and Moore, 32, had been dating since June 2009, friends say. Moore proposed to Bronure last week during a late-night walk at Capitol Square in Mavocke.

In the video, Moore says he is "honored to marry the most beautiful woman I know." Bronure returns the affection, calling Moore the "cutest politician in Grassadellia."

Ironically, the two were political opponents at one time, having ran against each other in the 2008 Conservative primary to challenge Sen. Susan Thompson (N). Bronure narrowly edged her future fiance, 35% to his 34%.

"He's still a little bitter about that," Bronure jokes in the video.

No official date has been set yet, but the couple is planning to hold a wedding in April 2012.

A Bronure-Moore marriage would add another member to the growing Bronure political dynasty. Bronure is the daughter of the late billionaire Paul Bronure and his widow, Lauren, who is a senator from Wellington.

Sister Lindsey Bronure is also an MP from Wellington, and her cousin Mark Bronure represents Trinton in the Assembly as well.

When they do get married, Moore and Bronure will likely become the second couple to serve in Congress while married. Already, Reps. John and Linda Bosworth represent Veroche in the Assembly.

Penora Reserves Armasson Domain, Launches Website

Website attacks Armasson on health care, education

MATTINOW, Damoign--The race for governor in Damoign is already getting ugly--more than a year before the next election.

A political action committee (PAC) tied to State Attorney General Rod Penora (N), Damoign Solutions, quietly unveiled a new website attacking Penora's potential primary opponent, former Lieutenant Governor David Armasson (N).

Worse, the website is registered as www.davidarmasson.org, which is bound to be confused with Armasson's official web page, www.davidarmasson.com.

Visitors to davidarmasson.org will find "Thirty Reasons David Armasson Should Not Run For Governor," as well as a host of comments Armasson has made on health care and education, many of which are taken out of context.

Armasson's office was quick to respond, telling the Damoign Register of Mattinow that Penora's move was "treasonous."

"Only someone with as little character and decency as Rod Penora would launch a website against a fellow Nationalist and public servant like David Armasson," campaign spokesman Logan Camperan said.

Penora's office did not respond to calls about the matter. Calls to Damoign Solutions listed office in Vicksburg also went unreturned.

Assemblywoman Says bin Laden Death Violated International Law

Assemblywoman: US attack on Pakistani compound is violation of international law

MAVOCKE--The US attack that killed September 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was a violation of international law, according to one member of Grassadellia's Federal Assembly.

Assemblywoman Gretchen "Gretzy" Ianhou (pronounced "Ian-how"), a Liberal Democrat who represents the electorate of Beachbrin, told the GBC the US attack was "unjustified and without international legality."

"I know how badly they wanted to kill him and get rid of him, and I don't blame them on that. But the way they went about it was illegal and violated international law, as well as Pakistani sovereignty," Ianhou said.

"They had no international law justification for doing what they did. They just went in there and overrode Pakistani authority and did their own thing without permission," she added.

Ianhou told the GBC she plans to bring up the issue in a meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Jim McCaren later this month, though she doesn't expect the administration to do much about the issue.

"I'm going to talk to Jim McCaren but I don't think that's a priority of this administration," Ianhou said.

BREAKING--Sen. Sheila Crouwsky Dead At 79

Senator had been struggling with poor health

MAVOCKE--Veteran Democratic-Reformist Senator Sheila Crouwsky of Province of Grassadellia has passed away at her home in Mavocke. She was 79 years old.

A spokeswoman from the senator's office released a statement to the National Press Federation (NPF) saying Crouwsky died due to heart complications. The statement did not specify what kind of complications, although the senator has had several minor heart attacks in recent years.

"At approximately 8:35 pm eastern time on Sunday, May 15, 2011, Senator Sheila Crouwsky (DR-POG) died from heart complications at her home in Mavocke," the statement read.

It went on to say the senator was "a champion for Province of Grassadellia and the Democratic-Reformist Party," and praised her work for senior citizens, women, and the environment.

The senator's office will hold a press conference tomorrow in Mavocke. A lengthier statement is expected to be released.

President Menuhaeo was told of Crouwsky's passing, and Collester released a statement Sunday night, saying the President is "deeply saddened" and that "the people of POG will never be the same without a strong voice like Sheila Crouwsky's fighting for their behalf."

Menuhaeo served with Crouwsky in the Senate for two terms before being elected President.

POG Gov. Donna Almone also released a statement, sending her "deepest condolences" to the Crouwsky family and asked all POGers to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers.

"I know from experience that losing someone so close that you love is difficult," Almone said. "Sheila Crouwsky was an icon in Province of Grassadellia, and tonight, we lost someone we are all close to."

Suspicious Plane Escorted By Fighter Jets

Pilot would not return radio feedback

LOGANPORT, Monomi--A small plane that did not register a flight plan with the National Aviation Authority (NAA) has safely landed in Monomi after fighter jets escorted it to the ground.

The plane, a small Cessna 206, was flying over western Monomi Wednesday afternoon. Traffic controllers tried to radio the plane from the ground, but the pilot did not respond after numerous attempts at contact.

At 12:39 pm western time, National Security Secretary Michelle Gates authorized two F-15 fighter jets from Eilecker Airforce Base in Skyllings to escort the plane to safety on the ground. The planes landed at a municipal airport in the town of Loganport, about 150 miles northeast of Heydworth.

The pilot has been taken in for questioning by Crown Police (CP). There were no other passengers in the aircraft at the time of the incident.

It's unclear why the pilot did not return radio contact to ground controllers. The plane has been seized for evidence and taken to the CP office in Skyllings.

2 Dead After Paragliding Accident Near Parkins

Malfunction cause of accident

PARKINS, Ceona--Two people are dead after a paragliding accident near Parkins, Ceona late Sunday afternoon around 4:00 pm.

Officials from the Desoco Joquan County Sheriff's Department have confirmed the paraglider and his instructor were killed after an equipment malfunction while paragliding off Trower Mountain, about 25 miles southwest of Parkins.

It's unclear what type of malfunction occurred. The area has been cordoned off until authorities complete their investigation.

The names of the victims have not been identified, pending notification of kin. However, police have identified the instructor as a 46-year-old male and the student as a 19-year-old man.