State Watch

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Olympia City Council defies voters, continues to push costly minimum wage agenda

By Mark HarmsworthThe Olympia City Council’s recent decision to launch a multi-phase research effort into higher minimum wages and worker protections is a clear attempt to circumvent the will of voter...

2026-07-16

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Lars Larson: My take on latest ICE shooting

By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense I guess ICE officers just have to keep shooting people till both Americans and illegal aliens get the message…you can’t just drive ove...

2026-07-16

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects

July 16, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general inmoving to interveneinRenewable Northwest...

2026-07-16

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion to strengthen transportation infrastructure and advance public transit systems across the state

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2026-07-16

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

Medtronic Inc.

Medtronic Inc.PolicyWebWed, 07/15/2026 - 15:52Medtronic Inc. NoticeStart Date:04/13/2026End Date:04/19/2026Report Date:06/29/2026Information Compromised:Name; Social Security Number; Full Date of Birt...

2026-07-15

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

UI fund has a government-made leak harming workers and their employers

By Elizabeth NewOn March 5, Ireportedthat the Employment Security Department (ESD) confirmed that 106 striking workers had received 415 weeks of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits since a new law al...

2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Message from “No Float Fees” petition campaign

By Let Us Paddle Public post,Gratitude for support of Let Us Paddle initiative in Oregon To everyone who went the extra mile for Let Us Paddle—thank you. You found our website, downloaded and printed ...

2026-07-16

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Sounds the Alarm on Tactics from Predatory Lenders to Evade State Consumer Protection Laws, Alerts Federal Financial Regulators

July 15, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sent two letters to financial regulators sounding the alarm over attempts by predatory ...

2026-07-15

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.15.2026

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2026-07-16

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

California-based law firm Prestige Legal Solutions to pay $125,000 to settle claims of deceptive advertising

California-based law firm Prestige Legal Solutions to pay $125,000 to settle claims of deceptive advertisingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jul 15 2026atgAshleyGrossWed, 07/15/2026 - 11:12Prestige Legal Solutio...

2026-07-15

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Washington's fading fiscal shine - how decades of uncontrolled spending are eroding the states AAA credit rating

By Mark HarmsworthWashington state still boasts one of the strongest credit profiles in the nation, but the warning lights are flashing.

2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

A good soul passed. Lost his fight to fix Death Tax

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Eugene’s model citizen, John Quilter, passed away recently.  He served his country by enlisting in the Navy and supporting his community by being ...

2026-07-16

California Governor California 7/10 ?

Governor Newsom announces deployment of California firefighters to support wildfire efforts in Oregon

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2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Graham Platner scandal not over

Graham Platner – It Shouldn’t Be Over BY Larry Huss, Look, this isn’t over—at least it shouldn’t be over. The suspension of Graham Platner’s campaign for the United States Senate may effectively end h...

2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Marriage advice response goes viral (1:40 clip)

By Jason Williams, Williams is a writer, researcher and founder of Taxpayers Association of Oregon Popular commentator Ben Shapiro praised this brief exchange on marriage as the most important clip in...

2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Please support Taxpayers Association, Oregon Catalyst

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com   If you appreciate …   • Historic gas tax victory (saved you $400 yearly) • Oregon Catalyst (1 million views annually) • Oregon Watchdog (25 year...

2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Oregon AG and Kotek placate Hollywood while Oregonians suffer

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Oregon Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, has filed a State lawsuit to block the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Both companies are l...

2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

(video) Medic hands meth pipe back to injured addict

By NW Spotlight, Independent journalist and homeless advocate Kevin Dahlgren shows a video of a paramedic returning a meth pipe back to an addcit.  View the post below, then follow Dahlgren and financ...

2026-07-15

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

(6 memes) Meme on latest Yellowstone-Bison attack

By Guest Submission Meme, More memes below:The post(6 memes) Meme on latest Yellowstone-Bison attackfirst appeared onOregon Catalyst.

2026-07-15

California Governor California 7/10 ?

As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign

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2026-07-15