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Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Experienced architect targeted by Nevada’s State Board of Architecture for allegedly practicing without a license

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...

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Michigan family fights for just compensation at the Supreme Court

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...

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Home equity thieves still lurk in the shadows. Michigan is the biggest culprit.

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 ...

My Oregon (Governor's Blog) Oregon 7/10 ?

Combination of Cash with Other Supports Proves Effective in Helping Young Adults Out of Homelessness, Study Found

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...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

CON Quarterly: Happy New Year

Welcome to the first CON Quarterly in 2026â€”Happy New Year, Readers.As a reminder, in markets where the governmentâ€Żrequiresâ€Ża certificate of need or CON, those who wish to offer a new service or ...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Federal court hears case challenging state-sanctioned trespassing in New Mexico

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...

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From Austin to Pung: Defining the Excessive Fines Clause in the modern era

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...

My Oregon (Governor's Blog) Oregon 7/10 ?

Honoring Letitia Carson During Black History Month

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...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

American Heroes: Her family built a safe product. The government destroyed their business.

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 ...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

What Joe Rogan’s hemp conversation reveals about Washington picking winners

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...

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Alaska breweries win First Amendment challenge

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...

My Oregon (Governor's Blog) Oregon 7/10 ?

E-File Your Taxes to Get Your Refund and Kicker Faster

For taxpayers wanting to claim their share of Oregon’s $1.41 billion kicker as soon as possible, filing electronically has never been more important. On average, taxpayers who e-file their returns an...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

‘Mountain man’ continues legal battle challenging government bait-and-switch

Veteran and cowboy poet Wil Wilkins has lived in the Montana mountains his entire life. The "mountain man" generally spends his days working as a stonemason and blacksmith to create detailed, artisan ...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Federal court hears case representing historic mining company stripped of Seventh Amendment rights

In 2024, a historic mining company found itself before an agency tribunal. The company represented itself, filing petitions with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission to deny and vacate...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

National Review: Seize, Sell, Profit: Is the Government Allowed to Snatch a Family’s Home over a Disputed Tax Bill?

In the despotic tradition of officeholders whose self-regard exceeds the bounds of their office, meet Patricia DePriest, tax assessor for Union Township in Isabella County, Mich. DePriest believed a f...

My Oregon (Governor's Blog) Oregon 7/10 ?

ODOT is Putting the Brakes on Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that involves using force, fraud, or pressure to obtain cheap labor or commercial sex. Traffickers can be friends, family members, romantic partners, empl...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

The government regulated rideshare drivers and entrepreneurs, violating principles of federalism

In recent months, state and national governments have acted beyond their constitutional authority by imposing restrictive regulations on rideshare drivers and entrepreneurs. Despite clear constitution...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Federal court hears case challenging financial surveillance regulation

From a young age, Celia Flowers dreamed of starting her own business, and in 1993, her dreams came true. After buying a title agency, she has successfully scaled her business, which now serves more th...

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

The Carolina Journal: Let nurses fix NC’s health care shortage

A series of new billboard messages along I-77 outside Statesville both call attention to the problem of declining access to health care across North Carolina and propose a solution:Rural America is Dy...

My Oregon (Governor's Blog) Oregon 7/10 ?

OHCS Pushes for Affordable, Accessible Solutions as Oregon Faces Growing Older Adult Housing Crisis

Oregon’s older adult population is growing, and with it, the urgent need for accessible, affordable housing. The Oregon House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 3589, a bipartisan measure t...

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