State Watch

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Can the government weaponize an anti-SLAPP statute?

On Tuesday, Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Caitlyn Kinard urged a California court to strengthen First Amendment protections for Americans who find themselves targeted by the government for their s...

2026-04-22

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Candidate Max Sherman has best campaign sign duo

By Oregon Campaign Watch, Oregon coastal-area Republican candidate Max Sherman has the best campaign signs so far as he ties his run alongside the gas tax Measure 120 vote (for which incumbent Rep. Ja...

2026-04-21

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Meme explains Gov’t trying to fix problem (+5 more)

By Guest Submission memes, More memes below:The postMeme explains Gov’t trying to fix problem (+5 more)first appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-04-21

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Reminds School Districts of Legal Responsibility to Keep All Students Safe by Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Abuse

April 22, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] and parents have a right — and school districts have a legal obligation — to address sexual harassment, assault, and abuse in sc...

2026-04-22

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Gray wolf population rebounds after brief decrease

By Pam LewisonIn 2024, theCenter for Biological Diversitycharacterized the 9 percent drop in the state’s total gray wolf population as “infuriating,” “dramatic,” and “disturbing.”Washington State Depa...

2026-04-21

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Ninth Circuit will decide whether Joshua Diemert will have his day in court

Joshua Diemert never intended to be the face of a lawsuit. When he began working for Seattle's Human Services Department (HSD) in 2013, he committed himself to a narrow goal: help Seattle's vulnerable...

2026-04-21

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Washington's retail theft crisis is getting worse and Governor Ferguson's veto won't help

By Mark HarmsworthWashington is one of the highest states when it comes to retail crime, yet Governor Bob Ferguson just vetoed $500,000 from the state budget that would have extended a proven program ...

2026-04-21

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom announces appointments 4.21.2026

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2026-04-22

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Lars Larson: Iran, gas prices, Oregon’s conundrum

By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Gasoline prices started dropping last week in reaction to what appears to be the end of our kinetic confrontation with the Mad Mullahs...

2026-04-21

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

May 1 Protest: No work, No school, No shopping

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Lynda Ann Johnson had this Facebook post showing a flyer calling for May Day (a popular socialist protest day) to be honored by not working, not g...

2026-04-21

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Labor Sec. DeRemer steps down

By Oregon Campaign Watch, Labor Sectretary and former Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stepped down to take a job in the private sector.  She will be replaced by Deputy Secretary of Labor ...

2026-04-21

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

During Graduation Season, Attorney General Bonta and Superintendent Thurmond Issue Updated Guidance on Graduates’ Rights to Wear Tribal Regalia

April 23, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] guidance reminds schools of amended obligations that prohibit a preapproval process and extend students’ rights to wear traditional T...

2026-04-21

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Internal Emails Show Income Tax Bill Was Designed to Bypass the Constitution and Lock Out Voters

By Ryan FrostThree main takeaways:There's a lawful way to change Washington's constitution. Legislators didn't use it.Legislators and the AG's office made sure voters couldn’t refer the income tax bil...

2026-04-20

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Internal Emails Show Income Tax Was Designed to Bypass the Constitution and Lock Out Voters

By Ryan FrostThree main takeaways:There's a lawful way to change Washington's constitution. Legislators didn't use it.Legislators and the AG's office made sure voters couldn’t refer the income tax bil...

2026-04-20

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Artemis II mission celebrated America 250th

By Oregon250.com The official America 250 symbol has been seen all over the recent Artemis II journey. As seen above, it was on banner inside the capsule with the astronauts. The banner was beneath th...

2026-04-20

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom proclaims John Muir Day 2026

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2026-04-21

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Bait and Switch: State Funding to Reduce Air Pollution in Overburdened Communities Prioritized Advocacy, Not Cleaner Air

Bait and Switch: State Funding to Reduce Air Pollution in Overburdened Communities Prioritized Advocacy, Not Cleaner Air Policy Brief TODD MYERS Apr 20, 2026 About the Author Todd Myers Vice President...

2026-04-20

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

Orange County Register: California lawmakers try to revive racial discrimination with ACA 7

A number of California legislators are looking to ask the public: "When should racial discrimination be encouraged?"A constitutional amendment currently pending, ACA 7, would authorize a referendum to...

2026-04-20

Oregon Firearms Federation Oregon 8/10 ?

Drazan 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Drazan 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. 4.20.2026 This will probably be the last in this series, although we could go on. Some have wondered “what does this have to do with guns?” What it has to do with is integ...

2026-04-20

California Governor California 7/10 ?

California has replaced asphalt with trees, shade, and protection from extreme heat at 215 schools statewide

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2026-04-21