Jerry and Theresa Thompson have spent the past 30 years growing their business—Landscape Consultants of Texas—into the success it is today. But now, as they look to retire and pass the business on to their kids, the Thompsons fear they may lose everything they’ve built—simply because of their race.

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Weeks after devastating fires ripped through Southern California, much of the attention on rebuilding has been directed at the California Coastal Commission and other state regulators’ eagerness to impede redevelopment.  

As PLF’s Collin Callahan points out, “The road ahead for those affected by the fires remains uncertain, [but] allowing property owners to productively use their property will be key to rebuilding.” 

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PLF’s latest Research-in-Brief exposes the CCC’s troubling record on permit appeals. When Commission officials appeal building permits to themselves—after they’ve been approved by local government—the Commission found “substantial issue” with an astonishing 97.1% of permits. 

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Few would argue that Pennsylvania state laws should be passed by Pennsylvania lawmakers. Yet more than two decades ago, Pennsylvania regulators decided they would blindly adopt certain sections of California’s environmental code—including any future edits or additions—in perpetuity.  

One Pennsylvania trucking company, Peters Brothers, is fighting back with PLF’s help, but the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is attempting to block the challenge.

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In case you missed it—we recently announced PLF’s federal agenda for the new Congress and administration. Learn more about our key policy recommendations outlined below:  

• Restoring the Separation of Powers

• Implementing Smart and Constitutional Land and Environmental Policy

• Expanding Economic Opportunity and Ending Race and Sex Discrimination  

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