After fires, CA lawmaker proposes bill to substantially reduce permitting times
(The Center Square) – California Assemblymember Chris Ward, D-San Diego, has proposed a new bill that could substantially reduce permitting times — which occurs...
Democrats propose raising tobacco taxes, creating new ones in search of revenue
(The Center Square) – Smoking is a dangerously expensive habit, but it could get even more costly under two bills proposed Monday that would...
Court rejects pregnancy center’s challenge to California’s Abortion Accessibility Act
(The Center Square) – The Kern County Superior Court has ruled against the Bakersfield Crisis Pregnancy Center’s claims that the Abortion Accessibility Act violates...
Seattle city attorney pushes for approval of state bill to speed up DUI cases
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison is calling on the Washington State Legislature to pass a House bill that seeks to...
Bill critics say undermines parents’ bill of rights initiative gets a public hearing
(The Center Square) – The brief introductory summary of House Bill 1296 describes it as “Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.” Critics...