Georgia takes first steps to end antiquated CON laws
On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp signed into law HB 1339, which partially reduces Georgia’s restrictions on healthcare innovation. The bill substantially reforms the state’s Certificate of Need program, lightening the burden on new healthcare services across the state and improving healthcare access in rural areas. … ...
The Center Square: Greater government accountability comes to Indiana
As the legislative session unfolded in Indianapolis, a theme emerged – the government must be more accountable to the people. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s recent signing of a suite of new bills ensures that Indiana’s courts and executive agencies are serving their proper roles and not abusing their power. Hoosiers across the state will benefi ...
With Sheetz victory, PLF’s record at the Supreme Court is unmatched
On April 12, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled for Pacific Legal Foundation client George Sheetz in a case challenging extortionate permit fees for homebuilders. PLF now has won 18 of 20 cases we’ve litigated at the Supreme Court. Ten of the 18, including Sheetz, were unanimous decisions. Seven were won in the past five years. … ...
Asking hard questions about the law on Passover
One of the main themes of the Passover seder is asking questions. Early in the evening, the youngest child capable of reading (or singing) recites “Ma Nishtana,” which asks why we do things differently tonight—at the seder—from all other nights (we eat matzah, we all recline, etc.). Many parts of the seder are structured to … ...
MMA fighter Renato Moicano praises Constitution and private property at UFC 300, after PLF commercial airs
After winning his match during last weekend’s UFC 300 in Las Vegas, Brazilian mixed martial artist Renato Moicano delivered a rather unconventional victory speech. Renato did not use his moment in the sun to boast of his win against his opponent Jalin Turner or reflect on the long road he traveled to become champion. Instead, … ...
Discourse Magazine: The End of Chevron
In January, the Supreme Court heard two cases that, according to Vox’s Ian Millhiser, “ask the justices to seize control of much of federal policy-making.” NPR similarly warned that the Supreme Court “could eviscerate the way the federal government regulates, well, everything.” That sounds bad! But those pieces and a w ...
Federal lawsuit contests Nebraska’s midwife home birth ban
Today Heather Swanson, a certified nurse midwife, filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Nebraska for prohibiting her from attending home births or operating without the permission of a physician. Nebraska is the only state to outright ban CNMs from home births. The state goes so far as to make failure to comply a felony. Meanwhile, lay midw ...
Swanson v. Hilgers
Heather Swanson believes that the ability of mothers to choose where and how to give birth is an important right. Yet these foundational freedoms are under siege by a Nebraska law that defies logic and basic human rights. It is the only state to outright ban CNMs from home births; failure to comply is a felony. Meanwhile, lay midwives and doulas, w ...
Reason: The Supreme Court rules impact fees can violate your property rights too
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