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…
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…
In a recently released secret recording, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito criticized the media for its persistent criticism of the U.S. Supreme Court, which he claims has eroded public trust in the judiciary. The recording, made by journalist and political consultant Lauren Windsor, was captured during the Supreme Court Historical Society’s dinner on June 3…
Less than a month following the bankruptcy filings of subsidiaries under the Zachry Group, a significant player in the construction and engineering sector, the fallout has hit hard. Zachry Industrial, a prominent arm of the conglomerate, has announced a staggering layoff affecting over 4,000 employees. The revelation came through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice…
A significant and unprecedented campaign has been launched by far-right groups to pressure the U.S. Supreme Court into shielding fossil fuel companies from lawsuits that could cost them billions of dollars. Some of these groups are tied to Leonard Leo, a key figure in establishing the conservative majority in the Supreme Court and connected to…
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has proposed cutting budgets for public safety, including prisons and law enforcement, as the state faces a huge deficit and prioritizes climate goals related to fairness. The budget, unveiled in May, aims to tackle a $27.6 billion deficit, with cuts including $97 million for trial court operations, $10 million for…
Louisiana lawmakers recently made headlines by approving a new law allowing surgical castration for people convicted of serious crimes against children. This significant decision means that judges in the state can now order a convicted criminal to undergo surgery to remove their ability to have children. This law specifically targets crimes such as rape, incest,…
Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court justice, has been repeatedly involved in scandals due to his failure to disclose various financial transactions. His latest controversy involves a luxury motorcoach he purchased in 1999 with a loan from a wealthy benefactor, Anthony Welters. Thomas failed to report this loan and its subsequent forgiveness on his annual financial…
In a move sure to delight wine enthusiasts across the state, Florida is set to lift restrictions on the sale of wine in containers larger than 4 gallons. Effective July 1st, 2024, the new legislation, passed under section 564.05, will allow retailers to offer wine in a variety of container sizes, including reusable containers holding…
In a heated session on Capitol Hill, Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, testifying before Congress about his work as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The hearing, convened by House Republicans, focused on the origins of the virus and Fauci’s role in the federal response….
