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House task force seeks regulations that protect AI innovation
A report from the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence outlines a wide-ranging framework for balancing innovation with necessary safeguards.
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Legislative approaches that could improve access to psychedelic-based medicine
Psychedelics-assisted therapy represents a promising treatment for many mental health issues.
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The U.S. national debt could end low interest rates
The projected surge in treasury bill issuances to finance fiscal deficits may hinder the Federal Reserve’s ability to lower interest rates.
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Proposed artificial intelligence legislation would drive innovation out of Texas
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act introduces sweeping obligations for developers and businesses that depend on AI.
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Why parking minimums are holding back housing
Minimum parking requirements significantly contribute to increased construction costs and limiting housing availability.
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New York has chance to improve congestion pricing plan
Focusing on generating revenue to bail out the transit system instead of traffic management was always going to reduce the program’s effectiveness in New York City.
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Iowa House File 68 would be a step backward for open enrollment
Iowa H.F. 68 would let school districts reject applicants who are English learners based on artificial standards.
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Will Martin Makary’s FDA listen to the evidence on e-cigarettes?
Instead of demonizing e-cigarettes, Trump's FDA should recognize them as a resource for public health.
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Addressing the transit productivity crisis
Public transit ridership is unlikely to recover to pre-pandemic levels within the next decade.
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New York’s proposed political deepfake ban suppresses speech and violates the First Amendment
Libel and slander laws already exist and can be used by lawmakers worried about how deepfakes could harm their reputations or spread misinformation.
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Victim-offender dialogues may help victims heal
Research evidence suggests that victim-offender dialogue can have positive impacts on victims’ healing and may even have positive effects against recidivism.
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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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Medicaid is failing people leaving prison, and we’re all paying the price
Addressing Medicaid’s shortcomings isn’t just about fiscally responsible solutions; it’s about empowering individuals to jumpstart their reentry to society.
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Pension Reform News: Alaska isn’t experiencing a public employee turnover crisis
Plus: San Diego’s avoidable pension problem, an opportunity for public pensions to bolster long-term security, and more.
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Virginia’s Senate Bill 826 would reduce uncertainty associated with occupational licensing approvals
Senate Bill 826 would bring Virginia’s licensing policies in line with the 25 other states that have adopted predetermination processes.
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In Florida, drug deaths rose under former Attorney General Pam Bondi
During Bondi's time as the state's attorney general, drug overdose deaths in Florida nearly doubled.
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Why traditional government pension plans don’t work for today’s new employees
Stakeholders in public retirement systems should adopt effective plans for new hires while maintaining their commitment to existing employees.
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Aviation Policy News: Lessons from the deadly DC plane collision
Plus: Why more funding won't solve air traffic control's problems, examining wrong claims about DEI lower controller performance, and more.
