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Why Local Government Keeps Running Out of Your Money

February 13, 2026 5:00 amFebruary 13, 2026 11:18 am

Two years after San Luis Obispo County Supervisors declared that road maintenance was no longer a priority, the SLO County Association of Governments wants to raise sales taxes to help maintain roads. Talk about mixed signals! The City of Santa...

International Disputes Arbitration Agreements Generally

February 13, 2026 2:30 amFebruary 13, 2026 2:31 am

Part 3, Title 9.3, Chapter 2, Article 1 provides a definition and form of an arbitration agreement for the arbitration and conciliation of international commercial disputes. Section 1297.71 defines the term “arbitration agreement.” Section 1297.72 requires an arbitration agreement to...

Divided Interests in Eminent Domain

February 12, 2026 2:00 pmFebruary 12, 2026 2:01 pm

Part 3, Title 7, Chapter 10 deals with divided interests in California eminent domain law. Article 1 deals with general provisions. Section 1265.010 provides that, although this chapter provides rules governing compensation for particular interests in property, it does not...

Third World Somalia Passes Voter ID Requirement – Will the United States?

February 12, 2026 1:52 pmFebruary 14, 2026 11:23 am

The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the SAVE America Act Wednesday. H.R.8281 the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, requires Americans to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote, and to present photo identification when casting a ballot. With...

Return to First Principles to Fix the Golden State

February 12, 2026 11:43 amFebruary 12, 2026 8:24 pm

There’s a desire for change in the state of California. Unfortunately, California’s problems don’t stay in California. When families and employers feel priced out, they move—and their paychecks and expectations move with them. States like Texas and Tennessee have welcomed...

Nevada Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop’s Corporate-Sponsored Hawaii Junket Adds to Pattern of Ethical Concerns

February 12, 2026 10:25 amFebruary 12, 2026 10:25 am

Nevada State Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop (D-Las Vegas), already no stranger to scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest, has drawn fresh criticism for accepting a corporate-backed trip to Hawaii in 2025—ironically billed as “education on SNAP”—while representing a district where...

Another COVID Case, Another Warning: California Courts Are Backing Power Over Law

February 12, 2026 7:23 amFebruary 12, 2026 7:23 am

California courts are still refusing to reckon with the excesses of the COVID era. A newly decided appellate case involving school masking is the latest red flag: when government overreaches during a declared emergency, Californians should not expect the judiciary...