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California’s emergency hemp rules could block access to life-saving therapies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently proposed emergency regulations to ban hemp products with 'any detectable quantity' of THC.
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Anderson v. TikTok, Inc.: Section 230 protections apply to social media
Removing Section 230 protections from social media would ultimately harm internet users as online platforms would decrease useful content curation and increase censorship.
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The case for a surgeon general’s report on e-cigarettes
Nearly two decades of research on e-cigarettes has repeatedly vindicated e-cigarettes as a lower-risk alternative to combustible smoking.
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The youth ‘vaping epidemic’ is over
The number of kids using e-cigarettes has fallen to a 10-year low, according to the federal 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
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Annual pension solvency and performance report
At the end of the 2023 fiscal year, the nation's public pension systems had $1.59 trillion in total unfunded liabilities.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: MDMA rejection, advocating for lower state fees in Colorado, and more
Plus: A profile of ibogaine advocate Bryan Hubbard, the Drug Enforcement Administration head worries about ketamine, and more.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — September 2024
A Massachusetts ballot initiative moves forward, Colorado considers high business application and renewal fees, and more.
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How Connecticut pensions can save $7 billion in interest costs over the next 30 years
The Connecticut Pensions Dashboard explores various economic scenarios that could impact the state's public pension debt.
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Working paper: Best practices in optional defined contribution plans
With the proliferation of unfunded pension liabilities among U.S. governments, optional defined contribution plans can serve as valuable risk mitigation solutions.
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The case for Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails
The “fiscal guardrails” have saved Connecticut more than $170 million and could save $7 billion over the next 25 years.
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Voters’ guide to 2024 statewide ballot initiatives
Reason Foundation’s policy analysts have created voter guides on many statewide ballot initiatives to help voters make informed decisions.
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Voters’ guide to California’s statewide ballot questions (2024)
Reason Foundation’s policy analysts examine some of the statewide ballot propositions on the California ballot in November 2024.
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Voters’ guide to Florida’s statewide ballot questions (2024)
Reason Foundation’s policy analysts examine some of the statewide ballot propositions on the Florida ballot in November 2024.
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Voters’ guide to Colorado’s statewide ballot questions (2024)
Reason Foundation’s policy analysts examine some of the statewide ballot propositions on the Colorado ballot in November 2024.
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Voters’ guide to Nevada’s statewide ballot questions (2024)
Reason Foundation’s policy analysts examine some of the statewide ballot propositions on the Nevada ballot in November 2024.
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Voters’ guide to 2024 ballot initiatives related to crime and criminal justice
Five states have ballot initiatives before voters on criminal justice issues: Arizona, California, Colorado, Missouri, and Nevada.
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Voters’ guide to 2024 ballot initiatives related to abortion
This November, voters in seven states will decide on ballot measures that will establish a right to abortion under at least some circumstances.
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Voters’ guide to 2024 ballot initiatives related to education
California, Kentucky, and Nevada voters will vote on important education initiatives this year, including school choice and bonds to fund new schools.