Policy Analysis

Policy

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

May 19

Policy

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

May 19

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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

May 18

Policy

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

May 18

Policy

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

May 18

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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

May 18

Policy

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

May 17

Policy

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

May 17

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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

May 17

Policy

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

May 16

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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

May 16

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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

May 15