WASHINGTON — In a significant affirmation of gun control, the Supreme Court has upheld a 1994 law aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence from firearm threats. The decision, rendered 8-1, supports the ban on firearms for individuals under restraining orders. This ruling counters a previous decision by the federal appeals court in New Orleans,…
In a concerning development for American democracy, the Heritage Foundation has unveiled its sweeping “Project 2025” blueprint, outlining a vision that could radically reshape the country’s governance and social fabric. This document, which extends over 900 pages, serves as a potential roadmap for a second Trump administration, proposing extensive changes that include a significant expansion…
As the COVID-19 pandemic receded, the U.S. housing market began grappling with a significant challenge: rapidly increasing rent rates. Under President Joe Biden’s administration, a notable surge in immigration has become intertwined with this trend, potentially contributing to the escalating costs of rental housing. Upon taking office in January 2021, President Biden swiftly reversed many…
In a landmark decision, Louisiana has become the first state to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school and state-funded university classroom. This week, Governor Jeff Landry signed House Bill 71 into law, requiring these “foundational documents” to be posted in a large, easily readable font. This new legislation, set to…
The historic 2021 Gaming Compact between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida that was approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior will not be overturned. This monumental agreement, touted as the largest gaming compact in history, commits the Seminole Tribe to a guaranteed minimum payment of $2.5 billion to the…
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law HB 1021, which will overhaul state regulations governing condominium oversight and management effective July 1. The legislation, unanimously passed by the Legislature in March, aims to bolster accountability among condo boards regarding maintenance, repairs, reserves, and recordkeeping. This legislative response follows heightened scrutiny after the tragic 2021 Surfside…
In a controversial 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, reigniting debates over gun control and judicial interpretations of federal law. Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority, has come under particular scrutiny for his role in overturning a regulation born from one of the deadliest mass shootings…
The Supreme Court is gearing up to release a wave of significant decisions on some of the most contentious issues today, including abortion, gun rights, homelessness, unions, social media, pollution, and the administrative state. Despite the Court’s typical June deadline, there’s a backlog of cases, suggesting a chaotic end to the term that may extend…
With the imminent enforcement of Senate Bill 478 on July 1, which mandates a statewide ban on service fees in California, restaurant owners statewide are undergoing significant adaptations to their operational frameworks. From bustling city centers to serene coastal enclaves, dining establishments are recalibrating strategies to comply with the new legislation that bars any added…
California recently made a decision that affects how much Californians pay for electricity. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) gave permission for big utility companies like Pacific Gas & Electric to add a fixed charge to people’s monthly power bills. This charge covers the cost of setting up and maintaining the equipment needed to deliver…
