State Watch

Parents challenge Boston’s tier-based school admissions as unconstitutional

This week, PLF brought its challenge to a Boston public school's admissions system before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. PLF senior attorney Chris Kieser delivered oral arg...

2026-03-13

House and Senate Send Supplemental Budget to Governor

By Ryan FrostThe legislature passed its agreement on the 2026 supplemental operating budget and adjourned yesterday. The budget now sits on Governor Ferguson's desk, where he can sign it, veto section...

2026-03-13

Governor Newsom highlights mental health resources for veterans as Middle East conflict continues

2026-03-13

Kotek hell week: Court rebuke, 3 staff exit …

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com This has been hell week for Oregon Governor Tina Kotek: • A Marion County judge struck down Governor Kotek’s executive order implementing Project ...

2026-03-13

California Department of Justice Releases 2025 Armed and Prohibited Persons System Annual Report

March 13, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] removed a record high number of individuals from APPS through enforcement and compliance effortsSACRAMENTO– California Attorney Gener...

2026-03-13

A Hawaii dolphin therapist’s case could shape the Comey and James appeal

Six months ago, James Comey and Letitia James had likely never heard of PLF client Eliza Wille or her dolphin therapy practice in Kona, Hawaii. Now, as the government fights to revive their indictment...

2026-03-12

Legislature Agrees to Increased Spending in Supplemental Budget

By Ryan FrostThe legislature passed its agreement on the 2026 supplemental operating budget and adjourned yesterday. The budget now sits on Governor Ferguson's desk, where he can sign it, veto section...

2026-03-13

New report highlights California’s vital work to recharge groundwater

2026-03-13

Examples of tax $$ spent on massive partying

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, •Ÿ $75,000 zoo party: Oregon’s regional transit agency, Tri-Met, spent an astonishing $75,029 for an employee appreciation event at the zoo.  This is at ...

2026-03-13

Attorney General Bonta Issues Enforcement Advisory on Landlord Compliance with Domestic Well Testing Requirement

March 12, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]– California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued an enforcement advisory letter to landlords whose properties are located with...

2026-03-12

How to Start a Business in Washington

By Mark HarmsworthI'm excited to announce the launch of our new resource at the Washington Policy Center - How to Start a Business in Washington.

2026-03-13

Would TriMet Customers be Willing to Pay More?

At the beginning of this month, TriMet cut service. Buses arrive less often on four of its Frequent Service lines during lower ridership hours, rather than pass by every 15 minutes for most of the day...

2026-03-13

ODOT bridge went from $250M to $800M!!!

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com ODOT’s Abernethy Bridge project along I-205 in Clackamas County just saw costs explode from the original estimate of $250 million to around $800 m...

2026-03-13

(8 memes) Iran, Kamala, socialism …

By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:The post(8 memes) Iran, Kamala, socialism …first appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-03-13

PDX President goes hard on 95-yr. old lady

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Unusual story in The Oregonian today. A 95-year old lady sent a letter to the Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy.  She urged him to wear...

2026-03-13

Labor law to hit households causing confusion, threatening voluntary work arrangements

By Elizabeth NewLawmakers have passed a labor law for the living room, using workplace rules designed for HR departments. The result is a gray zone where families, house cleaners, adult caregivers, ba...

2026-03-12

Lars Larson: WA revives the marriage penalty

By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Marriage means a lot to many of us, especially Christians and conservatives. It forms the bedrock for children and families and life. ...

2026-03-12

Phil Knight crowns Dudley with $1M donation

By Oregon Campaign Watch, Orestar is reporting that NIKE founder, Phil Knight, has donated $1 million dollars to Republican Governor candidate Chris Dudley.  This brings his PAC totals to $1.7 million...

2026-03-12

Politicians win in court. Gas tax vote moved to May

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last week the liberal politicians and Governor Tina Kotek quickly passed SB 1599 which moved the gas tax referendum election from the November ele...

2026-03-12