State Watch

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Lars Larson: Education news just got even worse

By Lars Larson NW and national radio host, The Northwest Nonsense Oregon lawmakers not only screw up education with bad choices, they seem to hunt for ways to make the plight of children worse, by des...

2026-06-23

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026

June 23, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice’s (California DOJ) participation in the 2026...

2026-06-23

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

More employers mean more opportunities for workers

We should all be concerned when employment becomes harder to find or keep and when the state'sunemployment rateis higher than the national average. Since most people who do not work need support, the ...

2026-06-22

Pacific Legal Foundation California 8/10 ?

House Oversight Committee to investigate home equity theft in DC

The House Oversight Committee recently announced an investigation into the District of Columbia's use of home equity theft, highlighting a major threat to property rights.Home equity theft is a shady ...

2026-06-22

California Governor California 7/10 ?

California leaders announce Save for California’s Future Act to strengthen rainy day fund, fiscal responsibility to protect future generations

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2026-06-23

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

Southwest Washington dental practice settlements total $1M to resolve Medicaid fraud claims

Southwest Washington dental practice settlements total $1M to resolve Medicaid fraud claimsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 24 2026atgSamBlobaumTue, 06/23/2026 - 09:59Three dental practices in Southwest Wash...

2026-06-23

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Liberal taxes wrecked Portland’s art, theater community

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com The Oregonian has a great article about the long-term decline trends of Portland’s theater and art activities.  The chart above shows the Big 5 Po...

2026-06-23

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Detrimental Revisions to Joint Employment Standards

June 23, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]– California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined amultistate coalition opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed rulethat wo...

2026-06-23

Washington Policy Center Washington 8/10 ?

Don't Blame AI: Why Electricity Rates Are Rising in Washington

By Todd MyersElectricity rates are rising rapidly in Washington state and there has been a significant amount of attention to the impact on residential customers.There have beenseveralstoriesabout pro...

2026-06-22

California Governor California 7/10 ?

California and Pacific partners issue joint statement, deepening cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience

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2026-06-23

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Brown fights to save Avista customers over $600 million on energy bills

AG Brown fights to save Avista customers over $600 million on energy billsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 23 2026atgSamBlobaumTue, 06/23/2026 - 08:51The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is challen...

2026-06-23

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Poll: Americans rethink America

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com Fox News show a new poll that reveals a tripling of the number of Americans who want to live in another country.The postPoll: Americans rethink Am...

2026-06-23

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Increased Oil and Gas Development on Alaska’s Coastal Plain

June 23, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]– California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting three l...

2026-06-23

California Governor California 7/10 ?

California leaders announce historic Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 to expand homeownership and build affordable housing for generations of Californians

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2026-06-22

Washington AG Washington 7/10 ?

AG Brown leads states’ brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska’s Coastal Plain

AG Brown leads states’ brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska’s Coastal PlainFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Jun 22 2026atgAshleyGrossMon, 06/22/2026 - 19:53Attorney General Nick Brown led a...

2026-06-23

Oregon Catalyst Oregon 8/10 ?

Random teens caught with 8 lbs fentanyl, 8 cells, 1 big cash stash

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Officers tried to stop a vehicle with two teens inside after they observed suspicious behavior at a park.  They speed off from police.  It took spike str...

2026-06-23

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

California Sends Notice of Intent to File Suit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Offshore Wind Deal

June 23, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Energy Commission (CEC) Chair David Hochschild today sent aNotice of Intent ...

2026-06-23

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Condemning Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS

June 23, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected] and manufactured “settlement” agreement designed to create a tax-payer funded windfall for President Trump and his familyOAKLAN...

2026-06-22

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

Attorney General Bonta Raises Alarm on ICE Directive to Stop Investigating and Reporting on Detainee Deaths

June 25, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition,raised serious concernswith a new Immigration and ...

2026-06-22

CA Attorney General California 7/10 ?

In Honor of Pride Month, Attorney General Bonta Releases Annual State of Pride Report, Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering LGBTQ+ Communities

June 22, 2026Contact: (916) 210-6000, [email protected]— California Attorney General Bonta today, in celebration of Pride Month, published the California Department of Justice (DOJ)’s fo...

2026-06-22