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Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Austin American-Statesman: Yes to women in sports. No to rigid quotas in Title IX enforcement

A recent piece in the Austin American-Statesman asked: "Who decided girls don't really want to compete?" But no serious commentator disputes that plenty of women enjoy competing, even at the highest l...

2026-08-31

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Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rule to Weaken Regulation of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution

August 31, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta and theCalifornia Air Resources Board(CARB) led a multistatecomment letteropposing the U....

2026-08-31

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California’s crime rates are at record lows – even if Fox News won’t tell you

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2026-08-31

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Governing: States Can Impose More Environmental Regulations. That Doesn’t Mean They Should.

In the 2023 case Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated a number of sweeping federal regulatory burdens, particularly relating to environmental issues. Some stat...

2026-08-31

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Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales

August 31, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] alleges Amazon illegally overcharges businesses that use its platform to advertise their productsOAKLAND— California Attorney Ge...

2026-08-31

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Governor Newsom statement on compromise to address wildfire risk, support fire survivors, and create stronger accountability

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2026-08-29

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Wall Street Journal: Don’t Write Plymouth’s History by Ancestry

Millions visit Plymouth, Mass., to see the birthplace of American self-government. Yet today the town decides who participates in that government based on their ancestry.Plymouth occupies a singular p...

2026-08-31

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Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Secure Appellate Victory in Challenge to Shasta County’s Illegal Measure B

August 28, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued the following statements after the...

2026-08-28

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Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery and desert protection projects

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2026-08-28

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Reason: SCOTUS Said You Can’t Lose Gun Rights for Smoking Pot. But You Could Still Lose a Government License To Work.

In June, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Hemani that the government can't strip your right to possess a firearm just because you smoke marijuana. Yet an old drug conviction could s...

2026-08-31

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

The Washington Post: My family farm has prairie potholes. In swooped the feds.

Cody Peterson is a farmer and property owner in North Dakota.My family has been farming in North Dakota for generations. Like most farmers, we have lived and worked through droughts, floods and price ...

2026-08-31

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

The Docket: August 28, 2026

The Docket is PLF's weekly newsletter covering the cases, clients, and policy battles shaping the future of liberty in America. You can catch up on last week's Docket here and subscribe below to recei...

2026-08-29

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Nursing home takes fight for a jury trial to federal appeals court

The Seventh Amendment protects a common-sense right: When the government accuses you of wrongdoing and comes after your money or your livelihood, the people deciding your guilt or innocence should not...

2026-08-28

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Attorney General Bonta Secures Ninth Circuit Victory Defending California’s Commonsense Gun Store Safety Measures

August 28, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] rejects sweeping constitutional challenge to law requiring firearm dealers to maintain video and audio recording systemsOAKLAND— C...

2026-08-28

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California Department of Justice Investigating Lathrop Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506

August 28, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]**The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve**OAKLA...

2026-08-28

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Governor Newsom signs bipartisan measure to strengthen suicide prevention efforts for boys, young men

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2026-08-28

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Attorney General Bonta Announces Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Wind Deal

August 28, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] Golden State Wind lease would jeopardize $30 million for workforce training, supply chain development, and benefits to local co...

2026-08-28

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom announces $2.7 billion for 150+ projects to expand and make California’s transportation system more resilient

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2026-08-28

California Governor California 7/10 ?

BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products

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2026-08-28

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Secures Early Win for Voters in Lawsuit Over USPS Rule Restricting Mail-In Voting

August 27, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachu...

2026-08-28