STATE POLICY

May 15 2026OPINION

Old Iowans Left in the Cold

Paragraph 1: The Iowa Legislature has again failed to act on the needs of its older citizens. This is not a new problem; it has happened before and continues to repeat itself. Paragraph 2: Last year, the state lost Senator Claire Celsi, a strong advocate for seniors. She pushed bills th

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Apr 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Vermont’s New Climate‑Funding Law Faces Big Legal Hurdles

A Vermont law that asks fossil‑fuel giants to pay for the state’s climate‑adaptation costs is under fire from industry groups, a coalition of Republican attorneys general and the former Trump administration. The law, which began after two floods in 2023, would require companies that have produced th

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Mar 24 2026EDUCATION

College Gambling Center: A New Focus on Student Risks

The University of Mississippi has announced plans to open a research hub dedicated to studying gambling among college students. The center, approved by the university’s board in February, will cost roughly $700, 000 each year and is set to hire staff soon. Researchers say the goal is to investigate

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Jan 29 2026ENVIRONMENT

Clearing the Air: The Fight for Uniform Post-Fire Safety Standards

After the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, cleaning up the mess left behind has been a mess in itself. Different experts have been giving different advice. First, the federal government suddenly stopped following California's old rules for testing soil after fires. Then, California thought about doin

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

How Companies Are Adapting to the New Normal of State Policy Shifts

In 2025, state policies are playing a bigger role in shaping business performance than the economy itself. New laws are changing how companies handle labor, the environment, privacy, energy, and even how they report their impact. A recent study found that nearly one-third of businesses have faced lo

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Why Oregon Should Borrow Campaign Finance Ideas

Oregon stands out as one of the few states without campaign finance limits. This has led to a flood of money into political campaigns. Many people wonder why Oregon doesn't look at other states for solutions. Other states have rules that work well. Why not take those ideas and adjust them to fit Ore

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May 30 2025CRYPTO

New York's Crypto Future: Seize the Moment or Miss the Boat

New York has always been a trailblazer in finance. From the bustling trading floors of Wall Street to the cutting-edge fintech startups, the state has consistently pushed the boundaries of financial innovation. However, when it comes to cryptocurrency, New York has been slow to adapt. This hesitatio

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