Yearly Archives: 2024
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A single cannabis retailer license type would benefit both marijuana and hemp businesses
If the tax and regulatory structure for state-licensed marijuana weren’t so restrictive, a market for hemp-derived products might never have emerged.
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Banning hemp products won’t protect public health or foster fairness for marijuana businesses
State lawmakers should aim for sensible regulations focused on consumer protection and transparency in both industries.
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Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority v. National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority is an unaccountable agency that exercises significant federal rulemaking, investigation, and enforcement authority.
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Surface Transportation News: Fresh thinking about vehicle miles of travel
Plus: voters approved transportation funding across the country, asset concessions, mileage-based user fees, and more.
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Unreliable drug tests shouldn’t be used to separate mothers from their newborns
Informed consent and confirmatory testing should be standards for any drug testing that could affect a mother’s parental rights.
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California’s state and local government debt is over $500 billion
The state of California has over $270 billion in debt and local entities have over $230 billion in debt.
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California’s open enrollment laws have room for improvement
Thirty-three states score worse than California on open enrollment, but the state’s laws still fall short in two critical ways.
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NASA should consider switching to SpaceX Starship for future missions
The reusability of Starship would be a key factor in reducing launch costs, making space more accessible and allowing for more frequent missions.
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As carpooling declines, states should convert HOV lanes to high-occupancy toll lanes
Drivers, transit users, and states would benefit from converting failing carpool lanes into high-occupancy toll lanes.
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Why U.S. airport public-private partnerships may finally happen
The United States needs to "“move toward the airport financing model prevalent in Europe and other parts of the world where private companies take over development and management of airports under long-term leases with governments.”
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Why smoking cessation programs should embrace vaping
Contrary to widespread belief, there is substantial proof that e-cigarettes are a viable and successful cessation tool.
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Missing middle housing policies balance interests while addressing the affordable housing crisis
While some progress has been made, medium-density housing is still far outpaced by traditional single-family homes.
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What the birth dearth means for public schools
Fewer students and increased competition will require public institutions to be dynamic and responsive.
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Missouri Amendment 3 would constitutionally protect reproductive freedom
Abortion in Missouri is currently banned with exceptions such as procedures necessary for the health or life of the mother.
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Arizona Proposition 138 would change the minimum wage for tipped workers
Under current law, workers who regularly receive tips from customers can be paid up to $3 less per hour by the employer.
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Missouri Proposition A would increase the minimum wage, create a sick leave mandate
Missouri Proposition A would increase the minimum hourly compensation to $13.75 in 2025 and $15 in 2026.
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No, Florida’s marijuana measure won’t create a cannabis monopoly—as long as lawmakers don’t screw it up
Preventing monopolization in Florida’s marijuana market requires focusing on creating accessible and fair conditions for all businesses.
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Funding Education Opportunity: Grading states’ K-12 open enrollment laws
Plus: November ballot initiatives in five states and more.
