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Policy Analysis
In-depth analysis of legislation, regulations, and the policy debates defining America's future.
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House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
The House highway bill includes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, sparking debate
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Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
A Brooklyn jury awarded $3.1 million to two dispatchers denied continued telework as a disability accommodation, highlig
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Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
Economists have repeatedly botched inflation, tariffs, and GDP forecasts. Business owners are tuning them out, turning t
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Psychedelic Medicine Gains Momentum as Congress Weighs Mental Health Reform
Psychedelic medicines are advancing through late-stage trials with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, prompting a pol
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Congress Targets Prediction Markets Over Youth Gambling Risks
Congress is ramping up scrutiny of prediction markets, with new bills targeting ads and access to protect minors and you
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Bipartisan GAME Act Targets Gambling Ads Aimed at Minors on Social Media
A bipartisan Senate bill would ban digital gambling ads targeting minors, giving the FTC enforcement power and penalties
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The Fading Tradition of Bald Eagle Plaques on American Homes: Who Still Qualifies?
Eagle plaques on homes once marked a paid-off mortgage, a fading tradition. Who qualifies for these patriotic symbols to
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Congress Faces Bipartisan Opportunity to Aid 5.8 Million Veteran Caregivers
Military and veteran family caregivers provide $119 billion in unpaid care each year, yet 35% of their households live i
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Trump Admin Dismantles Vape Restrictions, Sparking Industry Windfall
In a sharp policy reversal, the Trump administration has granted marketing approval to four flavored vapes and issued gu
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US IP Report Hits Allies and Adversaries Alike for Worker Harm
This year's Special 301 report names both adversaries and allies for intellectual property abuses, signaling a tougher U
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Childhood Trauma Drives Youth Crime: New Data Exposes Pipeline to Prison
New research shows that youth prosecuted as adults have suffered profound trauma, with average ACE scores of 6.31. The f
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Arizona Leads Nation in FTC Spam Call Complaints as 2.6 Million Filed in 2025
Arizona filed the most spam call complaints per capita to the FTC in 2025, as debt reduction and imposter scams fueled 2