President Signs H.J.Res. 142 and S. 3705 into Law

The President signed H.J.Res. 142 and S. 3705 into law on February 18, 2026. H.J.Res. 142 nullifies a D.C. tax law, while S. 3705 establishes a congressional time capsule for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

Illinois Executive Order Accelerates New Nuclear Power Generation

Illinois Governor issued Executive Order 2026-01 to accelerate the development of new safe nuclear power generation in the state. This order aims to support clean energy goals by lifting restrictions on new nuclear plants and facilitating their development to meet projected capacity shortfalls.

State of Washington v. Charles Eli Stapleton - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has filed an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Charles Eli Stapleton. The opinion is unpublished and should not be cited per GR 14.1(a). The case originated from the Cowlitz Superior Court.

State v. Lavallie - Criminal Appeal Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion in the case of State v. Lavallie. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, and concerns a criminal appeal from Pierce County Superior Court.

State of Washington v. Jelani Akaeli Dewayne Perry - Criminal Appeal

The Washington Court of Appeals filed an opinion in the case State of Washington v. Jelani Akaeli Dewayne Perry on February 18, 2026. This is an unpublished opinion and should not be cited.

Nixon v. State of Washington - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington State Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion in the case of Jamie Nixon, Appellant v. State of Washington, Et Al., Respondent. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, under docket number 60265-2.

Sidney Hicklin v. State of Washington - Personal Restraint Petition

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion regarding a personal restraint petition filed by Sidney Hicklin. The case, with docket number 60267-9, concerns a judgment from the Clallam Superior Court dated August 5, 2021.

State v Butler - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II has issued an opinion in the case of State of Washington v. Kenneth Lee Butler. The opinion was filed on February 18, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from the Lewis County Superior Court.

Mcmahon v. State of Washington - Personal Restraint Petition

The Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued an unpublished opinion regarding a personal restraint petition filed by Michael Mcmahon. The case, with docket number 60387-0, originated from the Clark Superior Court. The opinion was authored by Judge Meng Li Che.

Webley v Seney - Court of Appeals Opinion

The Washington Court of Appeals has issued an unpublished opinion in the case of Webley v. Seney. The opinion was authored by Judge Erik Price and filed on February 18, 2026. This document provides the details of the appellate court's decision.