Wanda Whetstone v. Office of the Governor - Tort Claims Act

The South Carolina Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a plaintiff can settle with a government employee individually and still pursue a negligence claim against the employer under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act. The court found the lower court erred by applying common law principles instead of the Act's provisions.

CPUC Water Division Director Terence Shia Discusses Mission and Priorities

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) published an interview with Water Division Director Terence Shia, discussing the division's mission to ensure safe and reliable service from regulated water utilities. Key priorities for 2026 include the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program for small water utilities and streamlining the water acquisitions process.

H. Res. 1128: Support for Department of Homeland Security

The House Rules Committee has announced a hearing for H. Res. 1128, a resolution expressing support for the Department of Homeland Security. The hearing is scheduled for March 24, 2026. The resolution itself does not impose new regulatory requirements.

H.R. 8029 - Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Hearing Announcement

The House Rules Committee has announced a hearing for H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, scheduled for March 24, 2026. The hearing will discuss the bill, which is related to compensation for homeland defense personnel.

H.R. 7084 - Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026

The House Rules Committee has announced a hearing for H.R. 7084, the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026, scheduled for March 24, 2026. The bill text and accompanying committee report are available for review.

H.R. 5103: Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026 Hearing

The House Rules Committee announced a hearing for H.R. 5103, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026, scheduled for March 24, 2026. The bill text and committee reports are available for review.

Narcotics Trafficking Ring Dismantled, 20 Arrested

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the dismantling of a narcotics trafficking ring, resulting in 20 arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, cash, and firearms. The operation targeted illegal drug trafficking and related criminal activity across multiple agencies.

AG Bonta Files Emergency Motion to Stop Nexstar/Tegna Merger

California Attorney General Bonta, leading a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to block the merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc. The lawsuit alleges the merger would create the largest broadcast station group in the U.S., reduce competition, increase costs for consumers, and lead to job losses.

AG Bonta Wins Lawsuit Dismissing Trump Admin Prop 12 Challenge

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a district court decision dismissing the Trump Administration's lawsuit challenging Proposition 12, a California voter-approved initiative concerning animal welfare for farmed animals. The administration had claimed the state law conflicted with federal egg inspection laws and increased egg prices.

AG Bonta Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Limit Gender-Affirming Care

California Attorney General Rob Bonta secured a court ruling blocking a Trump administration declaration that sought to disqualify healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care from Medicare and Medicaid. The ruling found the declaration lacked the authority to establish superseding standards of care.