Alden County, Mesa

Cole Bindle spoke with a group of Mesa Highway Patrol troopers about the Laylin administration's plans to reform the justice system, and ensuring police are protected.

NEWS 28 - Vice President Cole Bindle was in town at Alden's MHP troop headquarters where he laid out his vision for strong justice reform as well as introducing legislation to afford more law enforcement and emergency service personnel with more protections while they carry out their duties on a daily basis.

Vice President Bindle has long been a strong advocate for strict protections for police officers, and other emergency first responders, citing the need for emergency personnel to do their jobs without fear of losing their jobs, while they ethically and honorably discharge their duties to protect our nation's streets.

"I am honored to be here with you all today as we look to ensure you all have protections and your fellow law enforcement officers across this great country," said Vice President Cole Bindle. "We must work to push forward and ensure you have the necessary protections to safety, effectively and efficiently do your jobs. I've spoken to police officers across the country, who say that they can't do their jobs effectively for fear of being retaliated against by their own departments. President Laylin and I are committed to ensuring we push through legislation that safeguards you from any civil or retaliatory measures taken by the public or your own departments in some cases. This doesn't mean it will be a free pass to be violent towards people, violate department ethics and other policy, but blankets good cops from bad cops."

Vice President Bindle included several cases where police should have had protections, and actually put the lives of cops on the line. The Laylin administration has put its full weight behind law enforcement and even more so express concerns of growing violence against police and emergency responders.

"We appreciate the work the law enforcement officials across the country do day-in and day-out," continued Vice President Bindle. "We have a lot of work to do, to ensure these protections are granted to you all."

Vice President laid out the administration's plans to reform the justice system to ensure everyone continues to receive a fair and unbiased trial and to ensure they are treated ethically during the entire journey the justice system across the country.

Vice President Bindle Speaks To MHP Troopers At It's Alden Troop Headquarters on February 8, to discuss plans for major criminal justice reform and more protections for Jesstopia's law enforcement officials.

RUFUS - Vice President Cole Bindle was in Alden, Mesa, late this morning where he spoke with troopers of the Mesa Highway Patrol's Alden Troop. During visit he discussed what the Laylin Administration would be doing to afford more protections for law enforcement officials, who put their lives on the line daily. In his remarks, he also noted the need for stronger criminal justice reforms to ensure continued safety of all Jesstopians, regardless of background, status or economic status.

Vice President Bindle has long been a strong advocate for strict protections for police officers, and other emergency first responders, citing the need for emergency personnel to do their jobs without fear of losing their jobs, while they ethically and honorably discharge their duties to protect our nation's streets.

"I am honored to be here with you all today as we look to ensure you all have protections and your fellow law enforcement officers across this great country," said Vice President Cole Bindle. "We must work to push forward and ensure you have the necessary protections to safety, effectively and efficiently do your jobs. I've spoken to police officers across the country, who say that they can't do their jobs effectively for fear of being retaliated against by their own departments. President Laylin and I are committed to ensuring we push through legislation that safeguards you from any civil or retaliatory measures taken by the public or your own departments in some cases. This doesn't mean it will be a free pass to be violent towards people, violate department ethics and other policy, but blankets good cops from bad cops."

Vice President Bindle included several cases where police should have had protections, and actually put the lives of cops on the line. The Laylin administration has put its full weight behind law enforcement and even more so express concerns of growing violence against police and emergency responders.

"We appreciate the work the law enforcement officials across the country do day-in and day-out," continued Vice President Bindle. "We have a lot of work to do, to ensure these protections are granted to you all."

Vice President laid out the administration's plans to reform the justice system to ensure everyone continues to receive a fair and unbiased trial and to ensure they are treated ethically during the entire journey the justice system across the country.

President-Elect Jay Laylin speaks to supporters after winning the Jesstopian Presidency on October 18, 2024.

NEWS 28 - Freshly elected President-Elect Jay Laylin speaks to supporters and voters to thank them for their support and allowing him to get elected as the next President of the United States Of Jesstopia. He vowed to work hard for all Jesstopians, even those who didn't vote for him.

"Mr. Cooke was very gracious with is concession speech," said President-Elect Laylin. "He congratulated me on a hard fought campaign, and wished me all of the success. He said that we are one nation, and he would continue to support my success, as it is the success of all of us. He wishes me health, safety and great luck as the next President Of The United States Of Jesstopia. I of course thanked him."

Jay Laylin won an astounding landslide victory against Cooke, which ended the election with 158 - 82. Both men fought hard to win the Presidency, but only Laylin was able win it. Many experts say his win came from his understanding of people and the struggles they are currently facing.

"We did it," continued a very upbeat Jay Laylin. "We will make the changes that this country needs. Work to fix the crippling inflation that the Nationalists have pushed onto you for the last 218 years. We will lower costs of gas, groceries, medications, healthcare, because that is what the Government owes you. We will fight climate change, without fighting with your rights. We will ensure that women and men remain in their respective sports, bathrooms and ensure that those people who want to use the wrong restrooms are prosecuted for violating the rights of women and men. We will continue to address the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel, but we will not send a single troop back to Ukraine of Israel. On day one, I will reverse the Israel travel ban act, which was foolishly enacted by President John McCallum. I will work to ensure that you will have retirement by ending reckless government spending by enacting policy that will force Congress to modify the way it spends money. I will push for tighter border security by hiring more border agents and ensuring that our women and children are safe from illegal sex trafficking. I will tackle the homelessness and high unemployment rates that have crippled this country, because of the Nationalist Party's centuries long control of the Jesstopian Government."

Laylin continued to address the shooting that killed 20 in the 2024 Anti-LGTBQ protest and sent his thoughts and prayers to the families of all of those protesters who will kicked or seriously injured.

"September 8, 2024, will forever be remembered as a day when the rights of 32 Jesstopian patriots were violated by the most extreme of the LGBTQ community," continued Laylin. "There is no reason twenty patriots are dead. They had the right to exercise free speech and peacefully assembled outside the State Capital. I will continue to push for the death penalty as should be given. The shooter, a transgender man, opened fire on protesters who opposed the passage of pro-LGBTQ policy that would directly affect their children's education. We will constantly fight for justice for the 20 people killed and 12 people seriously injured. I will direct my Department Of Justice to continue investigate their deaths and push for the Death penalty. My hope is that those killed get their justice, but also rest peacefully. Our thoughts and prayers are always with them, their families and friends, and their community."

Jay Laylin will be the next President Of The United States Of Jesstopia, and he pledged that he would fight for every Jesstopian man, women and child and work harder for those who didn't vote for him. He promised to make life easier for all Jesstopians, by lowering costs of living, lowering the drug prices, setting a fixed amount for drugs sold to consumers and ensuring that insulin is always readily available while insuring it is cheap to purchase. He vows to uphold justice and ensure that the United States Of Jesstopia remains the strongest country in the world.

President-Elect Jay Laylin speaks to supporters after he won the Jesstopian Presidency, in Front of the New Alden High School on October 18, 2024.

ALDEN - President-Elect Jay Laylin spoke to his supporters after winning the Presidency on October 18, 2024, and discussed his further vision for the future of the United States Of Jesstopia and where he wants to bring it now that he will be the next President. He also addressed Thomas Cooke's concession phone call he received.

"Mr. Cooke was very gracious with is concession speech," said President-Elect Laylin. "He congratulated me on a hard fought campaign, and wished me all of the success. He said that we are one nation, and he would continue to support my success, as it is the success of all of us. He wishes me health, safety and great luck as the next President Of The United States Of Jesstopia. I of course thanked him."

Jay Laylin won an astounding landslide victory against Cooke, which ended the election with 158 - 82. Both men fought hard to win the Presidency, but only Laylin was able win it. Many experts say his win came from his understanding of people and the struggles they are currently facing.

"We did it," continued a very upbeat Jay Laylin. "We will make the changes that this country needs. Work to fix the crippling inflation that the Nationalists have pushed onto you for the last 218 years. We will lower costs of gas, groceries, medications, healthcare, because that is what the Government owes you. We will fight climate change, without fighting with your rights. We will ensure that women and men remain in their respective sports, bathrooms and ensure that those people who want to use the wrong restrooms are prosecuted for violating the rights of women and men. We will continue to address the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel, but we will not send a single troop back to Ukraine of Israel. On day one, I will reverse the Israel travel ban act, which was foolishly enacted by President John McCallum. I will work to ensure that you will have retirement by ending reckless government spending by enacting policy that will force Congress to modify the way it spends money. I will push for tighter border security by hiring more border agents and ensuring that our women and children are safe from illegal sex trafficking. I will tackle the homelessness and high unemployment rates that have crippled this country, because of the Nationalist Party's centuries long control of the Jesstopian Government."

Laylin continued to address the shooting that killed 20 in the 2024 Anti-LGTBQ protest and sent his thoughts and prayers to the families of all of those protesters who will kicked or seriously injured.

"September 8, 2024, will forever be remembered as a day when the rights of 32 Jesstopian patriots were violated by the most extreme of the LGBTQ community," continued Laylin. "There is no reason twenty patriots are dead. They had the right to exercise free speech and peacefully assembled outside the State Capital. I will continue to push for the death penalty as should be given. The shooter, a transgender man, opened fire on protesters who opposed the passage of pro-LGBTQ policy that would directly affect their children's education. We will constantly fight for justice for the 20 people killed and 12 people seriously injured. I will direct my Department Of Justice to continue investigate their deaths and push for the Death penalty. My hope is that those killed get their justice, but also rest peacefully. Our thoughts and prayers are always with them, their families and friends, and their community."

Jay Laylin will be the next President Of The United States Of Jesstopia, and he pledged that he would fight for every Jesstopian man, women and child and work harder for those who didn't vote for him. He promised to make life easier for all Jesstopians, by lowering costs of living, lowering the drug prices, setting a fixed amount for drugs sold to consumers and ensuring that insulin is always readily available while insuring it is cheap to purchase. He vows to uphold justice and ensure that the United States Of Jesstopia remains the strongest country in the world.

NEWS 28 - Kirk Paul's 19 year old son Alex Paul has been arrested for Driving Under The Influence of alcohol according to the Mesa Highway Patrol. During their preliminary investigation, MHP investigators believe he attempted to end his life by hitting the ditch at high speeds. Sources say that witnesses saw him turn towards the ditch before they say his "vehicle slowed down significantly before hitting the ditch."

A bystander called the police a little before 9:10 PM. MHP, Alden Police and Alden County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the crash. When they walked up to his window, to make sure he was okay, officers noted the strong odor of alcohol and immediately performed the standard Field Sobriety Test on him.

When he did the BAC breath test, it tested him at 0.16 bac. He was more than twice the regular legal limit and twice over his allowed legal limit due to his age. He is facing charges varying from DUI, Unauthorized operation of motor vehicle while driving impaired by an alcoholic substance. A judge in the Alden County Court system is scheduled to hear his case. Due to the age of Alex, he could face mandatory Alcoholics Anonymous classes , and as he didn't kill or hurt anyone, he may likely receive community service as well.

"This type of event is unacceptable in any circumstance, but the fact that a 19 year old got behind the wheel and drove, is mind boggling to me," said MHP Captain Jerry Woodard. "It is even more shocking that former Governor Kirk Paul's son is the one who was driving. We are investigating this fully and will respond sometime later with the findings of our investigation. We are grateful no one was injured by him."

The Alden County Sheriff's Office says it is taking a different approach to the investigation, saying that the reports that it appeared to be an attempted suicide, will guide their investigation into that direction.

"We have to look at all possible angles, and an attempted suicide really fits what happened last month with his father passing away," said Alden County Sheriff Mark Berry. "This very much could be an attempted suicide, so we want to investigate every possible reason he got behind the wheel drunk."

ALDEN - The Mesa Department Of Transportation and the Jesstopian Aviation Safety Administration are each issuing warnings to residents of Alden County and parts of Traviston, that explosions will be heard as construction crews work to remove a large hill that is blocking construction on Alden County International Airport continues, today.

"If residents have been following construction on Alden International Airport, they are likely aware of explosions expected today and throughout the week," said JASA Spokesperson Kelly Walna. "The explosions are expected to continue today, tomorrow and Monday, and we expect the final parts of the hills to be collapsed by Monday afternoon."

The work being done on the current construction of the main terminal building calls for the removal of hill known as Fort Hill. Fort Hill currently sits in the Western foothills of the Alden Mountain Range. Over 20 tons of rock and dirt will collapse into the ocean, with slight flooding expected as the rock makes contact with the water.

The Department Of Transportation is also warning residents who live near water in a 15 mile radius of the Airport construction site to expect shockwaves from the explosions. They can expect to have shaking of their houses.

WASHINGTON, MESA - Governor Joshua Adamson says he and state officials are preparing for a second round of heavy rain showers and thunder storms as the current rainstorms subside and dissipate. Governor Adamson issued that all public schools in Burton, Castor and Easton counties are closed for at least two weeks, citing potential for flooding conditions.

"It is important that we protect students, parents, staff, faculty and administration in any way we can," said Governor Adamson. "To do so, I am signed Executive Order 0200128, entitled "Directing The State Of Mesa's Department Of Education, The Burton County School Board, The Castor County Public School System And The Easton Valley School Board To Direct All County Schools To Be Closed For The Duration Of Two Weeks." This order shall remain in effect until an order rescinding this order is issued or an order modifying this existing order is issued by myself. Let's get to safety, and let's get through this storm and flooding season together."

The Governor's office, which temporarily relocated headquarters to Washington County, is issuing that high ground should be sought as flood levels rise to 12 inches and as homes begin filling with water.

"I am also reminding residents to be vigilant during this time, as flood waters bring in creatures such as alligators, crocodiles and other species who get picked up by heavy rainfall and relocate in the flood waters," continued Governor Adamson. "Be weary of what could be lerking in flood waters. Alligators are dangerous and can easily drown and kill a human being and its even easier for them to nab children, so do exercise caution."

State Officials are saying that the next round of rain and thunder storms are scheduled to start sometime on Wednesday morning, giving residents mere days to evacuate their homes.

The Mesa Highway Patrol have not reported any looters and no deaths have been reported. President McCallum has given Mesa praise for its quick response to the incoming storms that have already hit the state and ones that are on their way.

"Governor Joshua Adamson and his team are doing an incredible job, especially in issuing immediate evacuation orders," said the president. "It is important to get an early lead. Be two steps ahead of the storm, which is what the Government of Mesa's plan is all about. Great job to the incredible law enforcement and emergency service personnel as well as humanitarian organizations for their quick responses and great work. We are proud of the work you all have been doing."

President McCallum and the Nationalist House says that both the President and Nationalist House officials will visit Mesa when the storms subside and flood season is over. The Nationalist House says it is keeping in constant contact with Governor Adamson's office, and State departments for further updates.

Governor Kirk Paul - Image Distributed By The State Of Mesa Department Of Archives

ALDEN - Former and embattled Governor, Kirk Paul early this afternoon made a surprise announcement, while speaking to Media School students, Kirk Paul announced that he would be returning to politics in early 2026. During a speech to students at the University of Arts and Digital Media, he expressed how his career in digital media led to his political career choice.

"My time with you all today, has made me remember who I am, where I was when I first came here, sitting there in your seats, and why I decided to get into politics," said Kirk Paul. "This place is where dreams can come true, where you can take your digital media to the next level, where heart meets technology, and where your dreams are realized. It is an honor to have been invited here."

During his talk with the students, he was given several moments to answer questions from students. One asked about his future political plans. Paul responded like this."I actually intend on returning to politics in 2026," said Paul. "My dream of politics was realized here, and now that I've returned, I realize that my time in politics is far from over. I know I've made mistakes, we all do. What is important that we learn from those mistakes. I am pleased to be welcomed here, and thank your incredible professors for the work they are doing with all of you. I look forward to see what you all do in the future."

Governor Joshua Adamson, what he thought on the news of Kirk Paul returning to politics. Adamson who was Paul's Lieutenant Governor, avoided the question, often asking for other questions or completely ignoring the question altogether. Adamson seems, at least to his supporters, like he's almost abandoned Paul, but it wouldn't be a surprise.

First, Adamson was always Paul's second or third choice for Lt. Governor, something that Paul and Adamson both have brought on numerous occasions. Paul and Adamson have not spoken since he left office on May 9.

Voters across the State will likely look to 2026, as Kirk Paul will attempt to make an impossible comeback. If he runs in 2026 for Governor he is likely to be beat out by either Joshua Adamson or who ever wins the Governor's office during the 2024 Mesa Gubernatorial Elections. What might even happen is he'll make a bid for the State Senate. It will all be revealed in 2026.

WASHINGTON, MESA - Adrressing state residents from temporary headquarters in Washington, Mesa, Governor Josh Adamson updated state residents saying that storms have progressed through Alden, and says that the Jesstopian Weather Service says more thunderstorms are expected in these counties.

”My office has just been advised that more thunderstorms and flooding are expected in Alden and Ashburn county today and we are continuing to monitor the flood levels,” said Governor Adamson. “We will also continue to monitor when storms are expected to stop or slow down.”

Governor Adamson relocated, temporarily, the Governor’s office to Washington, Mesa, where he continues to monitor storm movement, devastation and the death toll which has remained at zero since the storms started early yesterday morning.

Schools which have been closed since Thursday are also eager to find out how much destruction were caused to their school buildings.

Stores across the counties of Alden, Ashburn, and Diester counties all remain closed on Friday night issuing statements on their respective websites. Product Mart vowed to support displaced residents with food, clothing, water and basic medical supplies and to provide hotels for anyone still displaced by the storms.

The state is still being hammered by rain and thunder and residents worry that they’ll never be able to return home.

Former Mesa Governor Kirk Paul Speaking About His Drug Taskforce - Courtesy Of Tye State Of Mesa Department Of Archives.

JESSTOPIAN NEWS NETWORK - Disgraced ex-Governor Kirk Paul has made headlines after he announced during a speech to University Of Arts And Digitial Media students that he was “returning to politics in 2026,” 10 months after leaving Mesa’s Governor’s mansion in disgrace back in May.

Paul said that he was ready to give it another shot and says that he would seek to reclaim the office he held from November 20, 2021 until May 9, 2023. Many political experts say he as a very low approval rating among state voters but is still supported by the very party that worked to remove him.

”He should not be given another chance to violate the rights of Mesian citizens,” said House Speaker Gretchen LeWolf, who strongly supported his recall and impeachment. “It is unbelievable that the Republican Party would renege on their promise to keep him out of the Governor’s office after the blatant violation of transgender citizens’ rights.”

Others have spoken out against a second chance for him to run for Office Of Governor. They say it is important that he is elected again to an office where he wields incredible executive authority and power.

ALDEN - Governor Joshua Adamson is responding to the first rainfall that has hit the state as it braces for 25 plus inches of rainwater. The governor moved headquarters temporarily to Washington County, Mesa, where he will direct the State's response to the flooding and storms set to hit the state for the next 4-5 months.

"We are activating our resources, including the Mesa Highway Patrol's Water Division and they will begin patrolling around Alden county on boats looking for looters, robbers, thieves and others brave enough to try to commit crimes in the area." said Governor Adamson. "This is serious folks and I mean real serious. MHP troopers and emergency response personnel are risking their lives for your safety, so any resident caught not out of the homes, will be either arrested or issued fines totaling J 20,000."

MHP Commissioner Lewis Donald says that he is directing troopers to arrest all violators of the orders. He says that the MHP water division is activating 52 boats, with Alden's troop only having 25 boats on hand, Washington County, delivering 27 additional boats last night.

"We are thankful to our Washington County, Troop G, for the support in ensuring that Troop F and parts of Troop C are getting coverage for the floods they are about to experience and we look forward to continuing to serve our flooded neighbors," said Commissioner Lewis Donaldson. "We also remind Alden County residence that our troopers will arrest violators of Executive Order 0200118, which includes the evacuation order itself."

NEWS 28 - Mesa Governor Joshua Adamson has just announced that he is imposing yet another penalty for residents who fail to leave their homes in mandated-evacuation zones around Alden, Ashburn and Diester Counties.

In a statement issued to press early yesterday morning that Governor Adamson ordered that the State Justice Department authorize in full, a temporary amendment to the State's Justice Code to allow for the arrest of residents who fail to evacuate their home, which went into affect immediately this morning.

The fines would be in addition to a full arrest, but he is planning modifying the amendment to let law enforcement to choose which should be imposed, and will give law enforcement broad discretion.

"This new amendment has taken effect and law enforcement will begin enforcing this new amendment, which is only valid until June," said Governor Adamson, who is deadset on forcing residents of danger areas. "The power of this amendment is important to preserve life. Mesa citizens are facing the largest rainfall in the history of the State on Saturday and it will bring heavy flooding over 24 inches."

The Governor's Office has been defended by the State's Supreme Court, and the Jesstopian Supreme Court who all say the Governor Adamson has "the absolute authority to force Mesians out of the homes in the name of preserving life."

ALDEN - As expected rain began falling around 3:00 AM this morning officially kicking off Mesa’s rainstorm season, with colloquially known as Mesa’s ‘Flood Season.’

About 2 Inches have fallen this far and are expected to be in double digits by next week. Alden and Ashburn are seeing 9 inches, beginning what Mesa has prepared for.

”9 inches is a lot and that is why Governor Adamson is issuing evacuation orders and being so adamant about leaving your homes,” said the Mesa State Weather Service. “His orders have some weight to them and it is important that Mesians follow these orders. It is life or death and the amount of rain that will fall is expected to double and will be fatal of caught in it.”

Product Mart says it is closing its two stores in Alden, and will reopen them winces State officials and county officials declare Alden a safe place to be.

”It is important that our associates, customers and fellow Mesians stay safe during the state’s flood season,” said Chief Executive Officer Ronald Chlabowy. “We know families will need products and daily hygiene products, so we have partnered with safety shelters set up in neighboring State-designated safe zones so that they will have access to these very products.”

Stores across the county will reopen once they are given the green light to from Governor Josh Adamson’s office. Chlabowy says he is praying for a quick flood season and for no loss of life or property.

President McCallum says he will send troops to Mesa to aid in clean up as well as funded over 89 million dollars for emergency food, water, clothing and other supplies for those misplaced by the flooding.

JESSTOPIAN NEWS NETWORK - Governor Joshua Adamson yesterday added more penalties for Mesians who fail to comply with Evacuation orders.

On January 31, Governor Adamson signed executive orders that mandate arrests for residents who fail to comply with state and local evacuation orders. The Governor’s office said in a statement on Friday morning that “these orders are important to keep residents safe and essential to getting through this flood season. Residents are required by law to follow these evacuation orders as they pertain to the preservation of life.”

Lawsuits across the state are being rejecting by the State courts as they cite “The Governor has the sworn duty to act to protect in times of crisis and in times of natural disasters. The state courts recognize his authority and side with him in the issuance of his executive orders. He is carrying out his duties.”

The Supreme Court Of The United States Of Jesstopia has also weighed in on the matter, with Chief Justice Gerald Hawthrodd siding with Adamson.

”The governors of each state have power to conduct business however they see fit, as the Supreme Court ruled back in 1980 in the case of States V. The Federal Goverment, which stated that state Governors have the authority over the states until the authority is violated and physically harms the persons or discriminates against such persons,” said Chief Justice Hawthrodd. “What Adamson is doing is in attempt to preserve life and safeguard citizens he is sworn to protect. He is 100% in his rights to do what he needs to do.”

ALDEN - Mesa Governor Joshua Adamson has just signed yet another executive order and declaration citing that the if residents continue to resist evacuation orders, they could be hit with jail time and a fine of up to J 20,000.

The order comes just 18 hours after Governor Adamson issued that residents will be arrested for failing to follow evacuation orders, and voters are angry about being told when they can visit home. Several lawsuits against the orders have claimed that Governor Adamson is "overstepping his emergency power authority and authority as Governor Of The State Of Mesa," and also alleges that "Governor Joshua Adamson is overstepping the Mesa Constitution and is trying to assert his authority over us."

Several other suites across the state have been filed but have been rejected by several courts across the State. The Mesa State Court Of Appeals says it will not hear any case without a solid foundation.

"My job as Governor is to 'protect, defend and uphold the constitution of the state of Mesa, which includes protecting and preserving life and limb," said Governor Adamson. "As I have already declared a state of emergency, it is now up to me to defend the residents from injury, illness or death, and I will do that in way I, as Governor, see fit. I will not address this further as I have made an executive decision to protect the lives of thousands of Mesians across this state. I will not compromise in that."

Governor Joshua Adamson Gives Updates On Start Of Mesa’s Flood Season On January 31, 2024.

ALDEN - Mesa Governor Joshua Adamson Thursday said that he is signing an executive that will temporarily give police the ability to arrest anyone who fails to follow evacuation orders issued by the Governor’s office.

”Governor Adamson has the authority to issue these threats as he is acting under emergency powers,” said State Attorney ey General Joshua Wallard. “Under emergency powers, a governor can ‘enact any measure that he deems necessary to address the ongoing cause of the state of emergency enacted at any time,’ which means that his order is legally standing.”

The Governor’s office has said that arrests will only be advised after a warning is issued or after the person fails to leave their place of residence. The Governor’s office says that these order is attempting to “preserve life,” and says that the majority of the State’s Republican Party supports the order.

According to the Governor’s website, the order has already taken effect. The order was explained by Governor Adamson who issued a statement as well on his website.

“Today I announce, that as we get closer to the start of flood season here in Mesa, we are working to be as prepared as possible for the flooding that is set to accompany the heavy rainfall. But as we have established several evacuation orders in the counties of Alden, Ashburn and Diester, we have seen heavy droves of residents not evacuate their homes, something that my office has ordered, and has been a legal order of the State.,” wrote the governor. “Furthermore, as a response to the failure to evacuate, I, Governor Joshua Adamson, issued that law enforcement agencies are now being authorized to arrest any Mesian resident who fails to follow these evacuation orders a larger then expected flooding is expected. This comes to serve as a reminder to residents that I as Governor, take safety of this state's citizens very, very seriously. We are not overstepping our authority, we are making sure residence stay safe and protect emergency responders who are required to continue to work through the flooding and rainy conditions.Residence should be reminded that law enforcement will only give (1) warning before arrests will begin, being made. Please follow posted orders, instructions and directives from state, county and local officials.”

Officials across Mesa are saying their is a giant rain storm inbound which they say should be arriving in Mesa by Saturday morning.

”The start of Mesa’s flood season begins on Saturday with a large storm cell inbound,” said Marcus Lee, a Jesstopian Weather Service meteorologist. “The storm will dump 26 inches of water on top of Mesa until about Tuesday morning. We are continuing to provide updates to Governor Adamson.”

”We are advising residents to follow the directions and orders of both state and local officials who are implementing orders across the state in preparation for the incoming storms,” said Gov. Adamson. “Police will begin arresting individuals who fail for obey the evacuation orders, something that will save lives.”

No arrests have been made as of yet, according to the Mesa Highway Patrol.

”We are pleased that our agency has yet to make any arrests in relation to this order by Governor Adamson,” said MHP Commissioner Lewis Donaldson. “That is not to say that arrests won’t be made in the future, we are just pleased to have no issues with evacuations.”

The agency says it will continue to provide support to the Governor’s office and continue its patrols via boat as flooding worsens.

Mesa Governor Joshua Adamson gives updates on planning for major floods expected, as Mesa's flood season prepares to kick off on January 31, 2024.

JESSTOPIAN NEWS NETWORK - Mesa Governor Joshua Adamson has signed several executive orders which issued a State of Emergency for Alden, Ashburn and Diester, the heaviest hit counties in the State during hurricanes and the state's annual flood season.

In a statement provided minutes ago, Governor Adamson says residents need to "remain vigilent, and move from the State designated danger zones." The Governor who has been closely monitoring the incoming rainstorm says that flash flooding is expected, damage estimates are currently stalled at 98 Million, but are expected to get listed higher.

"We are continuing to adapt, change and update our directions as those needs arise," said Governor Adamson. "We ask that residents continue to follow instructions from their local officials, who are getting constant updates from my office. It is important that residents take these instructions seriously, as flooding will reach 24 inches. It is also important that residents follow the instructions of law enforcement so that a quick and efficient evacuation can occur."

Governor Adamson has said that residents should "expect" to "receive detail instructions that are fundamental to their survival during Mesa's 2024 flood season." He issued that following state and local guidance is also pertinent to the survival of Mesians across Alden, Ashburn, and Diester counties as they prepare to be hit the worst with rainfall and flooding.

The Mesa Highway Patrol is also activating its Water Division where 25 boats will be activated with hundreds more coming from across the State. The MHP and local emergency services are coordinating recovery efforts for after flooding subsides.

Governor Adamson says that emergency services will be unavailable during the flooding as 24 inches of water are expected during the flood season. He explains that fire trucks, ambulances and police vehicles will be unable to navigate roadways with the flood waters.

The State says it will continue to keep residents updated as the flood season progresses and says it has systems in place for when the flooding subsides. It continues to provide hour-by-hour updates as the storm is tracked to the mainland of Mesa.

2024 Presidential Nominee Thomas Cooke speaks with farmers in Alden, Mesa on January 18, 2024

JESSTOPIAN NEWS NETWORK - During a visit to Alden, Mesa, ahead of several rallies to take place in Annex, Mesa, tomorrow, Thomas Cooke visited with some farmers who said that they are concerned that the federal government is trying to take their livelihoods away.

Cooke vowed to protect the work and income of the hard working farmers who continue to feed Jesstopians nationwide. He expressed his support for the farmers, the support he has shown to them as Governor of New Shire.

According to Cooke's campaign website, cookethurman2024.com, the presidential nominee stated that government over regulation of farming existed well into the leadership of Jessy The Great II.

“The farming industry has been under attack, since the leadership of Jessy The Great II,” said Cooke. “I understand there concerns, and I can assure them, that if I get elected, I will afford them protections that will prevent the Federal Government from stripping their income and taxing specific types of produce. 2024 will be a pivotal time for farmers and I look forward to being able to support them in any way I can.”

Farmers have supported Cooke's campaign since he kicked of his official campaign trail, citing that he has been "the savior of the farming industry." Farmers across the country say their communities are preparing to vote for him in 2024.

ALDEN - Former Mesa Governor Kirk Paul has announced that he has officially retired from politics to focus on his Alden Prime Time hosting gig and to focus on other special interests. The ex-Governor says that it was time for him to move on.

Kirk Paul, who served as the 19th Governor Of Mesa from November 20, 2021 until his resignation on May 9, 2023, fought to the bitter end to save his career. His defaming anti-trans legislation, harmful policies on LGBTQ+ healthcare and access to schooling also led to the collapse of his political career. While he tried to save his career, many pro-trans supporters continued their calls for him to resign.

"To me, it is quite personal, I've served my state, I left the office, I think it is time to work on something different," said Paul. "My political career was over the moment I resigned from office, with my hopes to reignite it, something that I've worked hard to restore, but at this point it is not worth my time or effort."

The former Governor and current Alden Prime Time host said that a future Presidential campaign could happen, but as of now it is likely to be for the foreseeable future. He said that the resignation scarred his political reputation that he once held, which most people consider a very strong one, as he was likely to be nominated for the Republican Presidential candidate going into 2024 before dropping out.

"He is distancing himself from the policies that led to his career's collapse," said political expert Diane Hutten. "If he does this, most individuals will see him become popular again, but the embattled governor fought for over a month to save his career, but ultimately failed, being forced for resign. He will likely be back to politics but not for a while.

"Many Mesians who are currently stuck under the leadership of Paul's successor, Governor Joshua Adamson, say that Paul was wrongfully forced out of office. They claim that continued talks behind closed doors to force Paul to resign has also been brought to light as he nears almost 2 months out of office.

After everything that he went through during the last weeks of his leadership, he maintained his commitment to the Mesians people and delivered more than any other embattled governor before him. His retirement from politics marks a significant shift in values of the Republican party who themselves, attempted to remove him from office."

"It is unbelievably sad that Paul, who had flourished in the political world, just ended his career, just like that," said Governor Adamson. "He was a key member of this party, and his affiliation with my office, especially being my predecessor, has grown the strength of our party, during a time that this office needed him."

Paul will continue to serve as the host of Alden Prime Time for the next two years before contracts are reviewed. His current contractual benefits include a J 2.5 Million dollars in a base salary for 6 months, then a contractual sign-on bonus of an additional J 1.0 Million dollars. He says that he quite frankly, "is happy and quite content with his new gig."

ALDEN - Two troopers that were involved in the shooting death of Former Mesa Lt. Governor Joseph Haney's 22 Year Old Son Bradley on April 10, 2022, and who were terminated from the Mesa Highway Patrol, and who were aquitted on all charges, found employment with the Alden Police Department.

"We are excited to have these two young men join our department," said Alden Police Chief Martin Yager. "We know the trial they went through that night, and we are just pleased to have the experience and expertise."

The two were sworn in, skipping the Police Academy as is standard for any Trooper, due to the fact that they went through trooper academy in Ashburn, the most rigorously and physically demanding academy of all Law Enforcement academies, up next to the New Shire State Police's academy.

The two will start out as Office II which is a pay grade of between 98,000 - 99,500 dollars starting. Basic officers or Officer I starts out between 70,000 - 85,000 dollars.

The two troopers didn't wish to speak with us, so we couldn't ask them questions, but Chief Yager said that the two were fitting in pretty well within the department.