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Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

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

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom announces more than $23 million to increase access to farm-fresh food for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program recipients

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2026-03-12

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

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

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

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

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Defends State Law Requiring Reusable Propane Cylinders

March 11, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted acomment letterto the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administratio...

2026-03-11

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Ahead of schedule: Governor Newsom’s Prop 1 is exceeding goals to expand capacity and treatment statewide, helping 5M+ Californians

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2026-03-11

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

The Income Tax Passed the House: What's Next?

By Ryan FrostThe Washington State House of Representatives passedESSB 6346after the longest floor debate in state history, a marathon that stretchedpast24 hours. The final vote was 51-46, strictly par...

2026-03-11

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Public school teacher asks Supreme Court to protect off-campus speech

Jeanne Hedgepeth spent 20 years teaching social studies at Palatine High School outside Chicago. During her tenure, she was actively involved in creating an inclusive environment at school; she sponso...

2026-03-11

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Washington's CO2 tax declines slightly but is still 52 cents per gallon

By Todd MyersWashington state drivers could see a reduction of 4 cents per gallon as the cost of greenhouse gas permits in the state’s climate law declined by 8 percent to $65.26 per metric ton of CO2...

2026-03-11

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

(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

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

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

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

2026 Gas Tax Impact Report — How it hits everyday people

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Last fall, the Taxpayers Association of Oregon asked our supporters how a gas tax increase would impact their families.   This come sin light of t...

2026-03-11

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Oregon hits $4 gas (before Iran war)

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Some places in Oregon have been showing $4.00+ gas this year and before the Iran war started. This is why Kotek’s gas tax will make things worse. ...

2026-03-11