Teen Opinion: The Revival
For those of us still suffering, still in shock at the loss of Mr. Charlie Kirk please think about the loss Mrs. Kirk is dealing with. That is always foremost in my mind. As I watched the memorial for Mr....
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Why Legislative Counsel Should Draft All Ballot Measures
I found myself recently discussing initiatives and the common drafting concerns expressed by those who review them. With measures placed on the ballot by the Legislature, the attorneys in the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) for the California Legislature draft...
Pacific Legal Foundation Applauds California’s Move to End Home Equity Theft Loophole
On Wednesday, October 1, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 418 by Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City), closing a loophole that allowed California localities to seize and transfer homes to the government or nonprofits without compensating former owners...
California Colleges Caught in Governor Newsom’s Crossfire
As first reported by the Washington Post, with additional reporting from the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration has sent an agreement entitled “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” to nine U.S. universities that outlines, in part, commitments to...
Disposition of Other California Legislative Measures – 2025 Edition
In addition to considering nearly 2,400 bills in the 2025 California Legislative Session, there are several other types of legislative measures in this state. What are those measures and how did their fare this year? While it is contained in...
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Recovery Housing for Drug Addicts to Preserve ‘Housing First’ Grift
Assemblyman Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) legislation create more drug-free housing options for people recovering from drug addiction passed both houses of the Legislature. The bill passed the Senate with an overwhelming bipartisan 39-0 vote, and the Assembly 79-0. However, California...
REPORT: Arizona’s School Superintendents Receive ‘Richest Contracts in Public Service’
In the latest Arizona Department of Education School District Report Card, 26 percent of students were proficient in English Language Arts (ELA) and 21 percent of students were proficient in Math, yet Arizona’s school superintendents receive some of the richest...