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Supreme Court May Allow Spouses to Challenge Denial of Spouse’s Green Cards
The government argues that spouses shouldn’t get to fight visa denials in court.
LA Mayor’s Proposed Budget Is a 2.3 Percent ‘Reset’ Downward
Karen Bass’s $12.8 billion spending plan cuts funding for her signature homelessness program but gives the LAPD an increase.
Biden ‘Regulatory Smurfing’ Mires Oil, Gas Industry in Red Tape, Industry Leaders Say
Field hearing before all-Texas assembly of congressional Republicans criticizes administration’s ‘whole-of-government attack’ in forced green energy transition.
2 More Home Insurers Say Goodbye to California
Tokio Marine America and and Trans Pacific were not huge players in the market, but their departure continues a trend.
Farm Groups to Launch ‘Enough is Enough Tour’ Ahead of Farm Bill Debates
Beginning in May, events to protest ‘checkoff programs’ will be held in at least five states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas, Alabama, and North Dakota.
California Bill Would Require Retailers, Restaurants to Cash Out Gift Cards
The measure applies to amounts of $25 or less that can get ’stranded' on cards, lawmakers say. Restaurants don’t like the idea of becoming ATMs.
Louisiana Education Chief Raises Concerns Over Biden’s Title IX Changes
Superintendent of Louisiana’s Department of Education Superintendent is opposing the changes to Title IX on the grounds it contradicts existing laws.
Lawmakers Condemn Anti-Semitism at Columbia University Amid Ongoing Protests
A number of lawmakers have denounced discrimination against Jewish students at Columbia University due to an ongoing anti-Israel solidarity assembly on campus.
Experts Warn About Negative Impacts of Biden Administration’s Oil Restrictions In Alaska
Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat President said the administration is claiming to be ’the most Indigenous friendly‘ but doesn’t ’live up to its own rhetoric.’
Supreme Court Seems Sympathetic to City Trying to Ban Homeless Camps
Grants Pass, Oregon, says a lower court ruling has made it helpless to combat a growing problem.
Biden Unveils $7 Billion in Spending on Solar Energy to Mark Earth Day
‘This work has never been more urgent. Climate change is the existential crisis of our time; no one can deny its impacts and staggering costs anymore,’ he said.
San Francisco Says I Told You, Sues Oakland Over Airport Name
The city says including ‘San Francisco’ in the name is trademark infringement. Oakland says, ‘‘No one owns the title to the San Francisco Bay.’
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Biden ‘Ghost Gun’ Rule
The high court previously reversed lower court orders blocking the regulation of guns that can be assembled at home.
White House Condemns ‘Antisemitic’ Protests at Columbia University
The school’s Orthodox rabbi urged more than 290 Jewish students to leave campus for their safety.
California Bill Aiming to Revitalize Downtown San Francisco Passes First Legislative Hurdle
It would temporarily remove environmental reporting requirements to save projects years of potential litigation and appeals.
Study Warns Michigan on Track to Join Mississippi, Alabama as Poorest States in Per Capita Income
The study also reported another development with ’very scary implications’—not only for Michigan, but for the entire country.
California Committee Forces ‘Hostile’ Amendments on Bipartisan Child Sex Solicitation Bill
‘I am not willing to amend the language,’ the bill author said. ‘I’m not willing to look these victims in the face and tell them their stories don’t matter.’
