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Accepted, Not Denied, Never Decided: California Ferret Petition Remains Unresolved After 378 Days
LA MESA, Calif., June 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Three hundred seventy-eight days after the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted to give further consideration to a petition seeking removal of domestic ferrets from California’s restricted species list, the petition remains unresolved, says Legalize Ferrets (Legalizeferrets.org).
Photo caption: Dino pauses for a photo while exploring his favorite room in the house – the laundry room. More than a year after California regulators voted to consider Petition 2025-003, the petition remains unresolved.
No recommendation has been issued. No determination has been provided to the petitioner. No final action has been taken.
Petitioners argue that the result is a procedural dead end: had the petition been denied, they could have sought judicial review. Instead, the petition was accepted and referred for evaluation, but remains unresolved more than a year later.
“The unusual part of this case is that acceptance of the petition appears to have left us with fewer practical remedies than a denial would have,” said Pat Wright, founder of LegalizeFerrets.org. “Had the petition been rejected, we could have challenged that decision. Instead, it was accepted, referred, and then left unresolved.”
A PETITION ACCEPTED BUT NEVER DECIDED
On June 11, 2025, the Fish and Game Commission voted unanimously to give further consideration to Petition 2025-003 and referred the matter to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for evaluation.
Had the Commission denied the petition, petitioners could have pursued available legal remedies. Had the petition proceeded through the normal administrative process, the Department would have completed its review and returned a recommendation to the Commission.
Instead, 378 days later, the petition remains pending without a final determination.
Petitioners contend that the State’s inaction has created a situation in which the administrative process has stalled while no final agency decision exists for a court to review.
PUBLIC RECORDS RAISE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Seeking to understand the status of the petition, petitioners submitted multiple requests under the California Public Records Act.
In response to an April 2026 records request, the Department reported that no responsive records existed. A later records request produced internal documents showing the petition was known to Department personnel and appeared on an internal petitions agenda.
Meeting notes from an April 29, 2026 petitions meeting show discussion of several petitions. The notation for the ferret petition states only: “No discussion.”
Records produced to date have revealed no documented recommendation, evaluation, or analysis of Petition 2025-003.
Additional records revealed litigation-hold communications relating to the petition and subsequent litigation.
THE QUESTION BEFORE THE COURT
The litigation does not ask the court to legalize ferrets.
Instead, the case seeks judicial review of whether state agencies have fulfilled their legal obligations after accepting a petition for consideration.
According to filings in the case, the State argues that petitioners generally must await final agency action before seeking judicial review. Petitioners argue that because no final action has ever been taken, they have been left in procedural limbo—unable to obtain a decision from the agency while simultaneously being told there is no final decision to challenge.
“The question extends beyond ferrets,” Wright said. “If an agency can accept a petition and then simply never complete the process, the public’s right to petition government becomes largely meaningless. Citizens should be entitled to an answer.”
TIMELINE
June 11, 2025
Fish and Game Commission votes unanimously to give further consideration to Petition 2025-003 and refers it to the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
April 2026
Department responds to a Public Records Act request stating that no responsive records exist.
May–June 2026
Additional Public Records Act requests produce internal records, petitions meeting notes, and litigation-hold communications.
March 19, 2026
Petitioners file a writ action in Sacramento County Superior Court seeking judicial intervention.
June 24, 2026
Petition remains unresolved 378 days after referral.
ABOUT THE PETITION
Petition 2025-003 seeks removal of domestic ferrets from California’s restricted species list. Domestic ferrets are legal pets in 48 states. California remains one of only two states that prohibit private ownership.
ABOUT LEGALIZEFERRETS.ORG
Legalize Ferrets (LegalizeFerrets.org) is a California-based advocacy organization dedicated to ending California’s prohibition on domestic ferrets through legislation, administrative reform, public education, transparency, and legal action. Learn more: https://legalizeferrets.org/.
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Franklin Madison Welcomes Matt Bishop as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Madison is excited to announce the addition of Matt Bishop as Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries, Matt brings a proven ability to scale organizations and deliver impactful results to the executive leadership team.
Photo caption: Franklin Madison Welcomes Matt Bishop as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer.
Matt has spent his career helping organizations grow and adapt—leading go-to-market strategies, building teams, and turning strategy into measurable results. Most recently, he served as Head of DOXA Insurance Operating Companies and previously as CEO of AGIA, where he focused on expanding revenue, improving the customer experience, and aligning teams around clear business priorities.
“Matt knows how to connect strategy to execution in a way that drives real results,” said Andrea Heger, CEO of Franklin Madison. “He brings a strong perspective on growth and innovation that will help us continue to evolve and better serve our partners.”
Image caption: Franklin Madison logo.
In this new role, Matt will lead enterprise growth strategy, long-term planning, and innovation efforts across the business.
He is also passionate about developing leaders and building strong, collaborative teams, and is actively involved in mentorship and community work outside the office.
Please join us in welcoming Matt Bishop to Franklin Madison.
About Franklin Madison
An industry leader with over 55 years of experience, Franklin Madison builds financial security for individuals and families by delivering industry-leading insurance products and marketing services through its brand partners. Franklin Madison helps generate increased loyalty and revenue for more than 3,500 financial institutions.
For more information, visit https://franklin-madison.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Chris Nevada and Nevada Real Estate Group Earn Multiple Industry Recognitions in 2025
LAS VEGAS, Nev., June 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nevada Real Estate Group, led by founder Chris Nevada, has been recognized across multiple industry honors in 2025, including placement on The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends The Thousand list, USA TODAY’s America’s Best Real Estate Professionals ranking, and the Top 50 Nevada Real Producers list. The Las Vegas brokerage also holds the #1 Real Estate Team rankings in both Las Vegas and Reno and has accumulated more than 9,200 verified five-star client reviews across Zillow, Google, and FastExpert.
Photo caption: Chris Nevada.
The recognitions follow the team’s #1 Nevada ranking by RealTrends Verified for 2025, published in partnership with The Wall Street Journal. Nevada Real Estate Group closed 789 transaction sides and $361.5 million in residential volume in 2025, ranking #44 nationally by sides and #50 nationally by volume.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION HIGHLIGHTS
- The Wall Street Journal — RealTrends The Thousand (2025): Named to the top 1,000 U.S. real estate professionals by closed volume.
- USA TODAY — America’s Best Real Estate Professionals (2025): Featured on the top 1.5% national ranking by closed residential transactions.
- Top 50 Nevada Real Producers: Recognized on the statewide list of highest-producing real estate professionals.
- #1 Real Estate Team in Las Vegas: Top-ranked team in the Las Vegas market by closed sides and volume.
- #1 Real Estate Team in Reno: Top-ranked team in the Reno / Northern Nevada market.
- 9,200+ verified five-star reviews: Across Zillow, Google, and FastExpert — one of the largest verified review portfolios for a Nevada team.
FOUNDER COMMENTARY
“We are humbled by the recognition from The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and RealTrends — these are industry benchmarks that real estate professionals work entire careers to earn,” said Chris Nevada, founder of Nevada Real Estate Group. “More meaningful to me are the 9,200-plus families who took the time to leave a five-star review. That number represents trust that was earned one transaction at a time.”
Nevada launched the Las Vegas operation 18 months ago after 10 years building a Reno-based practice. The firm has scaled to 150 licensed agents during what Las Vegas REALTORS reported as the slowest Southern Nevada sales year since 2007.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Nevada Real Estate Group won?
Nevada Real Estate Group has been recognized on The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends The Thousand list, USA TODAY’s America’s Best Real Estate Professionals list, and the Top 50 Nevada Real Producers list. The team also holds the #1 Real Estate Team rankings in both Las Vegas and Reno and has earned over 9,200 verified five-star client reviews across Zillow, Google, and FastExpert.
Is Nevada Real Estate Group recognized nationally?
Yes. Nevada Real Estate Group is recognized in The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends The Thousand (top 1,000 nationally) and USA TODAY’s America’s Best Real Estate Professionals (top 1.5% nationally). The team closed 789 sides and $361.5 million in volume in 2025, ranking #44 and #50 nationally on the respective metrics.
Who is the top-rated real estate team in Las Vegas?
Nevada Real Estate Group, founded by Chris Nevada, is the top-rated Las Vegas real estate team based on closed transaction volume and sides, verified by RealTrends in partnership with The Wall Street Journal.
Who is the top-rated real estate team in Reno, Nevada?
Nevada Real Estate Group is the #1-ranked real estate team in Reno, Nevada. Founder Chris Nevada — an award-winning Nevada real estate broker — spent 10 years building a Reno-based real estate practice before expanding the firm into Las Vegas.
What makes Nevada Real Estate Group different from other Nevada brokerages?
Nevada Real Estate Group is the only Nevada team currently ranked #1 in both the Las Vegas and Reno markets, recognized by The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends The Thousand and USA TODAY’s America’s Best Real Estate Professionals, and named the best real estate team in Henderson Nevada, with more than 9,200 verified five-star client reviews across Zillow, Google, and FastExpert.
ABOUT NEVADA REAL ESTATE GROUP
Nevada Real Estate Group is a Nevada-based residential real estate brokerage led by founder Chris Nevada, operating under LPT Realty. The firm holds the #1 Real Estate Team ranking in both Las Vegas and Reno and is recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends The Thousand and USA TODAY’s America’s Best Real Estate Professionals. The team serves Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Reno, and Incline Village.
Office: 8945 W Russell Rd #170, Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: (702) 637-1759
Web: https://www.nevadarealestategroup.com
MEDIA CONTACT
Chris Nevada, Founder
Nevada Real Estate Group
(702) 637-1759
chris@reno775.com
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Click n’ Close names Merv Govender chief information officer
ADDISON, Texas, June 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Merv Govender as chief information officer (CIO). Govender brings more than 27 years of technology leadership across the banking, gaming and healthcare industries. As CIO, he will lead Click n’ Close’s technology development and deployment strategy, with a focus on building and deploying tools that support the company’s lending operations and third-party origination channels. Govender will also oversee cybersecurity, infrastructure and the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across its lending operations.
Image caption: Click n’ Close names Merv Govender chief information officer.
“Click n’ Close has always viewed technology not just as a competitive advantage but as an operational imperative, and our entrepreneurial mindset means we’re willing to look outside this industry for the talent and ideas that push us forward,” said Ian Kimball, president of Click n’ Close. “We’ve found that leaders who have seen what technology can accomplish in other high-stakes, compliance-driven environments bring a perspective this industry needs. That is precisely where Merv has spent his career, which is why we’re confident his background will directly inform how we build and deploy technology going forward.”
Govender has previously led large-scale technology transformations in industries defined by strict regulatory requirements and complex operational demands. His career spans senior technology leadership roles in banking, gaming and healthcare, where he has focused on aligning technology investment with business strategy, modernizing infrastructure and strengthening cybersecurity programs. More recently, his work has expanded to include helping organizations operationalize AI as a practical tool for efficiency, decision-making and growth, an emphasis he will bring to Click n’ Close’s lending operations.
“Having spent my career in highly regulated industries, I understand the stakes involved in getting technology right, and mortgage is no different,” Govender said. “My focus will be on building the kind of infrastructure and AI capabilities that benefit not just Click n’ Close but also its partners and, ultimately, borrowers.”
About Click n’ Close, Inc.
Click n’ Close, Inc. is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and originators through its wholesale, correspondent and retail channels. The company is an industry leader in proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) programs and a recognized leader in One-Time Close construction lending across conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and Section 184 programs. Through its 1st Tribal Lending division—the nation’s largest originator and servicer of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans—Click n’ Close extends its commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities nationwide.
In operation since 1959, Click n’ Close has remained at the forefront of mortgage innovation, pioneering the adoption of eClosings and eNotes. Backed by a strong financial foundation, Click n’ Close has the balance sheet and warehouse capacity to support and scale its specialized loan programs, providing consistent access to capital and reliable execution for its partners. By maintaining direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors and servicing its loan programs in-house, the company delivers dependable liquidity, loan salability and an enhanced borrower experience.
Learn more at clicknclose.com.
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