Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to veto a bill that would have allowed the state to shut down beaches if the water was found to be polluted. This decision comes just two months after Floridians were warned not to swim in certain areas due to contamination from fecal matter. If the bill had been…
In a landmark decision on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Grants Pass, granting it the authority to ticket homeless individuals for sleeping outdoors. This ruling rejected the arguments that such “anti-camping” ordinances constitute “cruel and unusual” punishment under the Constitution. The decision, penned by Justice Neil Gorsuch for the court’s conservative…
The Supreme Court seems ready to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho. This information came out accidentally on the court’s website, as reported by Bloomberg News. The opinion showed that most of the justices agreed to dismiss the appeal. Bloomberg reviewed a copy of the opinion and shared these details. This leak is unusual…
California motorists are bracing for another hike in gas taxes come July 1. The state’s excise tax on gasoline is set to increase from 57.9 cents to 59.6 cents per gallon, according to an announcement from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. This move is part of an ongoing trend that has seen…
The Supreme Court has upheld a 2021 Connecticut law that removes the state’s religious exemption for childhood vaccinations required for school attendance. The decision, made on Monday, means students in Connecticut will no longer be able to claim religious reasons to avoid vaccinations, except for existing exemptions held by current K-12 students. This ruling follows…
In a significant legal ruling on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration in a contentious case involving the extent of federal influence over social media platforms. The decision overturned lower-court rulings that had supported the claims of Republican-led states like Louisiana and Missouri, which accused Biden administration officials of using their…
In his recent State of the State address, Governor Gavin Newsom made a bold claim: “Here’s the truth Republicans never tell you: California is not a high tax state.” This assertion, while partially accurate, requires deeper examination to fully understand the nuances of California’s tax system. California’s tax system is progressive, meaning that the more…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In his recent address, Governor Gavin Newsom defended California’s new minimum wage law for fast food workers and underscored the state’s economic resilience. Newsom emphasized the importance of raising the minimum wage to $20 an hour, arguing it was crucial for ensuring fair wages for workers in one of the nation’s most…
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 decision that has sparked considerable discussion among Florida motorists, Governor Ron DeSantis recently vetoed Senate Bill 258 (SB 258). This bill aimed to impose new restrictions on the use of the left-hand lane on highways, specifically limiting its use to passing and overtaking. Scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025, SB 258…
