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Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

Amended 4145 Passes Senate

Amended 4145 Passes Senate   03.05.2026 Today the Oregon Senate passed the amended HB 4145 one day ahead of schedule. The vote was unanimous in favor. The amended version removes all the bad language ...

2026-03-06

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

106 striking workers already using unemployment insurance benefits

By Elizabeth NewThe impact will be negligible, union representatives said. It will make strikes less likely, at least one lawmaker tried to persuade his colleagues. This is necessary for people who wa...

2026-03-05

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

California retiree prepares for second Supreme Court battle

In April 2024, California retiree George Sheetz celebrated a rare legal milestone: a unanimous ruling in his favor by the U.S. Supreme Court.George sued his county government years prior after it refu...

2026-03-05

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

It’s a Grand Slam: Attorney General Bonta Urges Californians to Beware of Scams on Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day

March 5, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in observance of the Seventh Annual Slam the Scam Day, today issued a consumer alert warni...

2026-03-05

California Governor California 7/10 ?

DINERO GRATIS PARA LA UNIVERSIDAD: Nuevo esfuerzo conecta a estudiantes de colegios comunitarios en California con becas disponibles de CalKIDS

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2026-03-05

Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

4145 Amended And Moved To Full Senate

4145 Amended And Moved To Full Senate   03.04.2026 Today, HB 4145 was “gut and stuffed” with the “dash 9” amendment. This amendment replaces the entire bill, as we reported yesterday. With the amendme...

2026-03-04

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Study shows 2025's record tax increases reduce Washington's GDP growth and worker pay

By Todd MyersAn independent study of the economic impacts of Washington’s 2025 tax increases – the largest in state history – is projected to reduce economic growth by half a percent of state GDP and ...

2026-03-04

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Nebraska court greenlights challenge to one-size-fits-all disability care mandate

When a Nebraska agency tried to force every disability care provider in the state to use a single, costly training program, a company called Integrated Life Choices refused to let it go unchallenged. ...

2026-03-05

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Shuts Down Major Turlock Meth Lab: $1.2 Million in Drugs Seized, Three Arrested, Eight Firearms Recovered

March 5, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]– California Attorney General Bonta today announced the seizure of $1.2 million in methamphetamine during the execution of a search...

2026-03-05

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom announces over $2 million in funding for small businesses innovating in the Golden State

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2026-03-05

Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

ANTI GUN BILL ON THE MOVE

ANTI GUN BILL ON THE MOVE   03.03.2026 HB 4145, the Democrats’ latest attack on gun rights, is now scheduled for a “work session” tomorrow at 8 a.m. in the Senate Rules Committee. Work sessions are wh...

2026-03-03

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

"Privacy" Is Not a License for Government Secrecy: Supreme Court's Mirabelli Ruling Puts Washington's School Parental Notification Policies on Notice

By Vicki MurrayThe U.S. Supreme Court's March 2, 2026,Mirabelli v. Bontaruling just sent a clear message to California—and every state with similar policies, including Washington: you cannot hide crit...

2026-03-04

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Florida is leading the next nuclear revolution

Across the country, energy demand is rising. Data centers, advanced manufacturing, population growth, and electrification are all putting new pressure on the grid.Unfortunately, that has spilled over ...

2026-03-04

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Urges Caution in the Development of Regulations for Experimental Autonomous Transportation of Hazardous Materials

March 4, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]—California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistatecomment letterencouraging the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Adm...

2026-03-04

California Governor California 7/10 ?

FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE: New effort connects California community college students with available CalKIDS scholarships

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2026-03-05

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Federal court hands Florida property owner a major win in fight to protect his beach

For two decades, Leslie Daniels has owned a beachfront home in Palm Beach, Florida. His property includes a sandy beach parcel—land he holds title to, pays taxes on, and uses for family gatherings. Fo...

2026-03-03

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Washington's Charter Schools Deliver If the State Lets Them

By Vicki MurrayWashington's2026 Public Charter Schools Reportfinds charter school students are outperforming their demographically matched peers: roughly 12 points higher in math and 8 points higher i...

2026-03-03

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Tech Leaders' Open Letter to Gov. Ferguson Lays Out Income Tax Damage

By David BozeTheWall Street Journalcovered the coming talent and entrepreneur flight from Washington state unless lawmakers and/or the governor change direction on the state income tax (both the new a...

2026-03-02

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom and Acting Governor Kounalakis honor fallen Chief Warrant Officer Three Robert M. Marzan

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2026-03-05

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Rafael Mendoza and Michael MacFhionghain

March 4, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), todayreleased a report on the death of Rafael Me...

2026-03-04