Oregon, Washington & California State Government
By Ryan FrostOur current level of spending and taxation is not sustainable, and no amount of political messaging will obscure that fact.
Across the country, a quiet but important shift is underway in how courts review administrative agency decisions. Nineteen states have ended judicial deference to administrative agencies (including Ka...
A pilot program that provides cash and other supports to Oregon youth experiencing homelessness made a significant contribution to their ability to secure stable housing. The supports also enabled you...
By David BozeHere's a list of how to watch WPC's team on KBTC Public Television's weekly public affairs show, Northwest Now tonight.If you miss it, we'll post a link to the online recording here as so...
An e-cigarette manufacturer follows an arduous set of standards to get its market applications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company completes the process as outlined, but th...
In recognition of Black History Month, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, Oregon State Police and Oregon State Fire Marshal are inviting the public to honor Letitia Carson, one of Oregon’s...
By Ryan FrostSenate Bill 6346 is a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million, effective January 1, 2028. The tax base is your federal adjusted gross income, which can be found on line 11 on your 1040. Becau...
When Mike Yoder started flying drones, he wasn't trying to make a statement. He was trying to solve a problem common among hunters in his area: Game sometimes runs off after being shot, and hunters ha...
In 1606, Britain was in a state of perpetual defense. The nearly 20-year Anglo-Spanish war had finally ended two years prior, and the Crown was eager to rebuild his now-depleted resources. If the war ...
By Elizabeth NewPeople ask me how they can weigh in on bills that we write about during the legislative session. For some, it keeps them from resorting to throwing shoes at the TV.First, a quick refre...
We Americans love to have our day in court. We go to court to challenge speeding tickets. We use the accountability of personal injury lawsuits to help ensure that businesses are acting responsibly. W...
Last week, Pacific Legal Foundation filed a reply brief with the Nevada Supreme Court on behalf of Jeffrey Hagen—an experienced architect based in Sacramento, California.After alleging that he practic...
Mike Pung's life has been shaped by two driving forces: devotion to family and a refusal to back down from bullies. For over 15 years, those guiding principles have carried him through a drawn-out leg...
Oakland County, Michigan, stole Uri Rafaeli's financial assets in 2014. Three years earlier, Rafaeli had purchased a $60,000 rental property. He paid his taxes in 2012 and 2013, but he mistakenly had ...
Welcome to the first CON Quarterly in 2026—Happy New Year, Readers.As a reminder, in markets where the government requires a certificate of need or CON, those who wish to offer a new service or ...
Historically, New Mexico protected property owners' right to restrict public access to their private land, including streambeds. But a 2022 New Mexico Supreme Court opinion gutted that right, allowing...
Drawing on centuries of warnings, the Framers included the Excessive Fines Clause in the Bill of Rights to protect individuals from unrestrained governments wielding monetary penalties that are wildly...
What happens when the federal government decides it doesn't like your product—even when it's safe, compliant, and trusted by families for years?On this episode of American Heroes, host Kathy Hoekstra ...
On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Sen. Rand Paul surprised listeners (and the host) by explaining why some marijuana businesses have sided with the alcohol and pharmaceutical industries...
When Jessie Janes opened Alaska's first hard kombucha brewery, he imagined more than just a tasting room. He envisioned a community space where Alaskans and tourists alike could gather for live entert...