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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

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 ?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

WA House Finance Committee Passes Income Tax Bill: Floor Vote Set for Next Week

By Ryan FrostThe House Finance Committee passed ESSB 6346 on a 9-6 vote, with only one Democrat, Rep. Walen, voting against the proposed 9.9% income tax. This despite over 100,000 people signing up in...

2026-02-27

Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

ANTI GUN BILL IN SENATE COMMITTEE TOMORROW

ANTI GUN BILL IN SENATE COMMITTEE TOMORROW 02.26.2026   Anti-gun bill HB 4145, having passed in the House, is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Rules Committee.  The hearing is at 1 p.m. ...

2026-02-26

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Today’s oral arguments in Pung v. Isabella County

This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Pung v. Isabella County, a lawsuit challenging a Michigan county's failure to provide just compensation after seizing and selling the Pung ...

2026-02-25

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

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Court lets surf school’s First Amendment challenge ride

Helina Beck has been trying to teach surf lessons on California's public beaches for years. On Tuesday, a federal court said her fight can continue, denying California's motion to dismiss her case and...

2026-02-25

Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

ANTI GUN BILL PASSES HOUSE

ANTI GUN BILL PASSES HOUSE   02.25.2026   HB 4145, the Democrats’ latest attack on gun rights, has passed the Oregon House and is on its way to the Senate. (Oregon’s Republicans provided the quorum th...

2026-02-25

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Thoroughbred racehorse trainer filed a lawsuit in federal court to vindicate his Seventh Amendment rights

Horse training is in Phil Serpe's blood. He grew up volunteering at the Meadowlands Sports Complex and walking horses after school—and he has worked in the horse racing industry for almost 50 years, w...

2026-02-25

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