State Watch

Washington Examiner: Permitting reform—The key to unlocking housing and energy affordability

For years, homeowners and builders have been trapped in a cycle of waiting — waiting for permits, waiting for inspections, and waiting for approvals that can take months or even years to arrive. Now, ...

2026-04-10

Judge’s ruling protects due process rights of Californians caught in federal registration trap

On April 9, a federal judge issued a permanent injunction blocking the Department of Justice from prosecuting California residents under a federal sex-offender registration law without first confirmin...

2026-04-10

A court finally tells FinCEN there is nothing questionable about buying in cash

When a federal court struck down FinCEN's real estate surveillance rule, Celia Flowers finally got an answer to the question that had been haunting her business for two years: Could the government for...

2026-04-09

The Hill: How the federal government is forcing states to spy on lobstermen

The federal government is forcing constant, warrantless GPS surveillance on thousands of small fishing businesses — and threatening their livelihoods if fishermen or state governments object.A federal...

2026-04-02

Orange County Register: California should extend lifesaving telehealth tech options

Dr. Gene Dorio and Robin Clough spent their careers looking after their neighbors' needs. In Santa Clarita, they were the kind of couple every community quietly relies on—running programs for seniors,...

2026-04-02

Kansas city wastes over $800,000 ordering local restaurant owner to abandon mural

A Kansas entrepreneur's First Amendment lawsuit may present one of the most unconventional stories the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit hears this year. Restaurant owner Steve Howard sued t...

2026-04-01

American Heroes: When the government wipes out your property rights and your family legacy—overnight

What happens when the government doesn't just regulate your property, but effectively erases its value?That's the reality for John Morgan and his family.In the latest episode of American Heroes, Kathy...

2026-03-31

The woman who sued to enforce the Declaration’s promise of equality

The Declaration of Independence's bold proclamation that "all men are created equal" was the foundation on which the pillars of American ethos were built. Its principle endured, later shaping the Four...

2026-03-27

California’s economy leads again, grows another 5% in 2025 to record $4.25 trillion GDP

2026-04-09

Attorney General Bonta Dismantles Los Angeles Hospice Fraud Ring Responsible for $267 Million in Fraud, 21 Charged

April 9, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] ANGELES– California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), today announce...

2026-04-09

California Department of Justice Investigating San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Officer-Involved Shooting Under AB 1506

April 8, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]**The information provided below is based on preliminary details regarding an ongoing investigation, which may continue to evolve**SAN DIE...

2026-04-08

Attorney General Bonta Opposes U.S. DOJ Exclusive Authority that Shields Federal Attorneys from Accountability

April 7, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]—California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistatecomment letterof 22 attorneys general in opposing the United States Depar...

2026-04-07