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Diana Flores
Diana Flores
Policy & Legislation Reporter

Diana specializes in tracking legislation through Congress and analyzing how policy decisions affect everyday Americans.

730 articles published

House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
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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
Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
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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
Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
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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
Psychedelic Medicine Gains Momentum as Congress Weighs Mental Health Reform
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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
Congress Targets Prediction Markets Over Youth Gambling Risks
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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
Bipartisan GAME Act Targets Gambling Ads Aimed at Minors on Social Media
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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
The Fading Tradition of Bald Eagle Plaques on American Homes: Who Still Qualifies?
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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
Congress Faces Bipartisan Opportunity to Aid 5.8 Million Veteran Caregivers
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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
Trump Admin Dismantles Vape Restrictions, Sparking Industry Windfall
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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
US IP Report Hits Allies and Adversaries Alike for Worker Harm
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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
Childhood Trauma Drives Youth Crime: New Data Exposes Pipeline to Prison
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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
Arizona Leads Nation in FTC Spam Call Complaints as 2.6 Million Filed in 2025
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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
AI Raises Workforce Entry Costs; Education Must Counter It
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AI Raises Workforce Entry Costs; Education Must Counter It
AI is increasing workforce entry requirements, risking exclusion for many. Education must adapt to lower these barriers
Arizona Leads Nation in Senior Scam Reports as Fraud Losses Top $27 Billion
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Arizona Leads Nation in Senior Scam Reports as Fraud Losses Top $27 Billion
Arizona tops the list of states where seniors are most frequently scammed, with 7 reports per 1,000 residents. Business
U.S. Mining Paralysis Puts National Security at Risk, New Report Warns
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U.S. Mining Paralysis Puts National Security at Risk, New Report Warns
A new report warns that U.S. mining permitting delays—averaging 29 years—are driving dependence on foreign minerals from
House Passes $2B VA Funding Bill as 2027 Budget Battle Begins
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House Passes $2B VA Funding Bill as 2027 Budget Battle Begins
The House passed its first fiscal 2027 appropriations bill, a military construction and VA funding measure, by a 400-15
EPA Proposes Scrapping Clean Water Safeguards for Coal Plant Toxic Waste
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EPA Proposes Scrapping Clean Water Safeguards for Coal Plant Toxic Waste
The EPA proposed rolling back 2024 limits on toxic heavy metals from coal plants, arguing the rule is too costly amid ri
House Bipartisan Duo Pushes Bill to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
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House Bipartisan Duo Pushes Bill to Shield Gene Therapies from Medicare Price Talks
Reps. Don Davis (D-N.C.) and Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) are pushing the MINI Act to shield genetically targeted technologie