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Massachusetts’ proposed cigar tax increase would not improve health outcomes
S.1848 should raise concern that the state will enlarge the already substantial illicit tobacco trade, push sales and tax revenue to other jurisdictions, and punish premium cigar stores and lounges that have almost no appeal to youth.
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California Senate Bill 58 could go further to protect access to psychedelic substances
Senate Bill 58 would legalize the cultivation, preparation, possession and use of dimethyltryptamine, ibogaine, mescaline, and psilocybin or psilocyn in amounts reflecting personal use.
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New Jersey’s S299 would bring the consequences of tobacco prohibition
Instead of prohibition, New Jersey can further reduce its already low smoking rate by implementing a strategy of tobacco harm reduction.
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Massachusetts psychedelics bills are a constructive start
Senate No. 1009 and House No. 3589 are a constructive beginning, but Massachusetts psychedelics reforms need to go further.
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Nevada bill would kick off psilocybin regulation process
Senate Bill 242 is a constructive proposal that lays the groundwork for the future adoption of a regulated marketplace for psilocybin through a deliberative and public process.
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Testimony: Congress shouldn’t hamper freight rail’s ability to utilize new technologies
Policymakers should ensure the development and deployment of transportation and logistics automation technologies are not encumbered by obsolete or counterproductive regulations.
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Maine would benefit from automatic expungement of cannabis possession records
Legislative Document 1646 would help mitigate past harms of prohibition by expunging criminal records related to cannabis possession.
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Oregon’s proposed labor peace mandate violates federal law
Oregon House Bill 3183 could unconstitutionally usurp the exclusive jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board to govern private-sector labor relations.
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Louisiana H.B. 17 would enact a cannabis market and impose high barriers to entry
Certain provisions of House Bill 17 would establish substantial barriers to entry that will result in a less dynamic marketplace.