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Missouri bills would protect free expression and artistic freedom
Senate Bill 661 and House Bill 1389 would create uniform standards for the admission of song lyrics and other forms of artistic expression into evidence.
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Montana’s proposed regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles needs reform
Montana’s Senate Bill 67 attempts to provide a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles, but the proposal conflicts with best practices learned in other states.
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Optimal framework for the state regulation of hemp cannabinoids
The hemp cannabinoid market has grown into a $3 billion interstate industry.
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New Mexico Senate Bill 219 would regulate medical psilocybin access
The Medical Psilocybin Act would create a regulated system to allow patients with qualifying conditions to access and use psilocybin.
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Transportation revenue options in Maryland
Maryland needs to replace the fuel tax with a new more sustainable revenue source.
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The Florida Retirement System’s proposed cost-of-living adjustment comes with major costs and risks
The cost-of-living adjustment proposed in Florida House Bill 945 could cost taxpayers over $47 billion over 30 years.
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House Bill 78 exposes Alaska to significant additional costs
This bill could realistically add $11.4 billion in additional costs to future state budgets and reintroduce Alaska to significant pension risk.
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Arizona Senate Bill 1365 threatens higher taxpayer costs and pension risks
Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Tier 3 reform is working. Senate Bill 1365 would fundamentally alter the current system.
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Legalizing psilocybin access in Arizona would benefit mental health
Arizona Senate Bill 1555 would create a regulatory framework for limited, legal access to therapeutic psilocybin services.
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Delaware Senate Bill 46 would ban autonomous vehicles
Automated vehicle technology under development could greatly improve road safety and efficiency.
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Tennessee Senate Bill 310 would prohibit driverless vehicles
Automated vehicle technology could greatly improve road safety and efficiency.
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An overview of Ohio’s open enrollment policies
Ohio gets a grade of "F" in Reason Foundation's report evaluating each state’s open enrollment laws in seven critical areas.
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An overview of Missouri’s open enrollment policies
Missouri gets a grade of "F" in Reason Foundation's report evaluating each state’s open enrollment laws in seven critical areas.
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An overview of Mississippi’s open enrollment policies
Mississippi gets a grade of "F" in Reason Foundation's report evaluating each state’s open enrollment laws in seven critical areas.
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Psychedelic drug policy recommendations for the incoming Trump administration
The incoming Trump administration has promised sweeping reforms, and that might include reversing the federal suppression of psychedelics.
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Rent control implications and policy alternatives
Seven states currently have rent control laws, and 20 states introduced bills related to rent control in 2024.
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Georgia’s teacher pension system needs reforms to address current debt, future risks
The pension plan is still $27.7 billion short on the assets needed to pay for retirement promises made to teachers.
