OR Senate Approves HB 3216 The OREGON Senate approves HB 3216 , which would allow victims of unjustified calls to the police to sue the caller for $250. It returns to the House (PORTLAND OREGONIAN). ME Legislature Gives Final Approval to HB 948...
After a nasty intra-party battle, California Republican Brian Dahle is now able to claim victory in the race against fellow Reep Kevin Kiley to fill a vacant Senate seat. But the sweet taste of victory after one of the most venomous races in recent memory...
WV Senate Approves SB 1039 The WEST VIRGINIA Senate approves SB 1039 , which would, among other things, legalize charter schools, raise public school worker pay, increase public school funding, ban county superintendents from closing schools in anticipation...
Federal Judge Rejects Challenge In CA A federal judge rejects a challenge to CALIFORNIA’s so-called “sanctuary state” law that limits the ability of state and local law enforcement to help federal agents enforce immigration law. The...
Seven states suffer from weak governance, according to a report released last week by credit-rating agency Moody’s Investor Service. What earned those states - Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin...
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Get ready for a shocker – no state is more fun than California! According to a new Wallet Hub survey , based on 26 different metrics the Golden State tops the other 49 when it comes to having fun, be it indoors or out. Some of those include weather...
Because we live in the strangest of times, personal flame throwers really are now a thing. That’s because, as CalMatters reports , Golden State lawmakers quietly snuffed out a bill that would have prevented Elon Musk – he of Tesla and SpaceX...
Supreme Court Declines Case The Supreme Court of the United States declines to take on a case seeking to challenge the University of CALIFORNIA system’s decision to allow unauthorized immigrants to pay in-state tuition and receive financial aid...
Last year was an extremely costly one for the United States when it comes to major weather and climate disaster events. Nationwide, there were 16 such events with losses over $1 billion, including the devastating Western wildfires and Hurricanes Harvey...
IA Governor Signs SF 2349 IOWA Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signs SF 2349 , which allows health insurers Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield to partner with the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to sell policies defined as not technically being health insurance...
A federal judge extends until March her order blocking ARKANSAS from enforcing a law that limits how the so-called abortion pill mifepristone is administered. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker blocks enforcement of the law, which requires...
BAKER URGES PATIENCE WITH MA WIND POWER In an address to the wind power industry, MASSACHUSETTS Gov. Charlie Baker (R) said the Bay State has a responsibility to get it right and to position the offshore wind industry for long-term success. Baker said...
IN Circuit Court of Appeals The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court ruling striking down an INDIANA law that barred abortions performed because the fetus was determined to have a developmental or physical disability. Judge William...
In The Hopper Number of 2015 Prefiles last week: 307 Number of Intros last week: 5,193 Number of Enacted/Adopted last week: 1,039 Number of 2015 Prefiles to date: 17,544 Number of 2015 Intros to date: 85,362 Number...
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Jerry Brown Signs A Dozen Bills In an effort to bolster the state’s market for zero- and near-zero emissions vehicles, CALIFORNIA Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signs a dozen bills aimed at broadening their use in the Golden State. A sampling of the bills...
CA City Council Votes The BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA City Council unanimously votes to become the nation’s first sanctuary city for adult recreational marijuana use. The ordinance bars city agencies and employees from turning over information on legal...
AL Governor Signs SB 236 ALABAMA Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signs SB 236 , which will create a commission to study the effects of medical marijuana and renew a current state law that allows cannabis oil to be used for treating seizure disorders in children...
NY City Bans Alcohol Advertising on City Property Citing health risks associated with consuming excessive amounts of alcohol, NEW YORK CITY bans alcohol advertising on city property. The ban takes effect immediately, but ads already in place will be...
Things may be about to get awkward around the Quiroa home in Providence, Rhode Island. As the Associated Press reports , David Quiroa Sr. is running for a seat in the Ocean State Legislature. As is David Quiroa, Jr. Ah, like father, like son! Well, sort...
NH Governor Signs SB 488 NEW HAMPSHIRE Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signs SB 488 , which allows doctors at the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center to treat veterans at private hospitals. Although VA doctors will be able to treat veterans at private...
Weeks after a mass shooting at a Santa Fe, Texas public school that left 10 people dead, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) unveiled a school safety proposal that called for, among several things, firearms training for teachers. Abbott’s proposal...
CA Federal Judge Blocks Trump A federal judge in CALIFORNIA issues a temporary injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s declaration to end the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Judge William Alsup of the Federal District...