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House Bill 78 would expose Alaska to billions in additional costs
House Bill 78 could cost Alaska's taxpayers more than $7 billion in the coming decades.
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Alaska’s defined contribution plan is a better benefit than a pension for most state public workers
State policymakers should keep the defined contribution plan open as an option for those who would like to take advantage of its inherent advantages.
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Restoring the Florida Retirement System’s COLA would increase pension costs, risk
State policymakers should look beyond best-case scenarios when evaluating the restoration of a cost-of-living adjustment.
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Proposed Model Policy: “Veterans Mental Health Innovations Act”
This model legislation is intended to authorize state ibogaine research and participation in a larger multistate effort to complete a supervised clinical drug trial.
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Model legislation would authorize groundbreaking research into ibogaine for mental health
Growing research has demonstrated the promise of ibogaine in treating a wide range of intractable conditions, which could benefit veterans.
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Ibogaine could transform public spending on opioid treatment
Using ibogaine as a treatment for opioid use disorder could be significantly more cost-effective than traditional medication-assisted treatments.
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Ibogaine and veterans’ mental health
Innovative psychedelics therapy offers military veterans struggling with their mental health newfound hope.
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Ibogaine offers breakthrough treatment for mental health, addiction, and TBIs
Ibogaine, a psychedelic, holds promise as a potential treatment for numerous conditions, ranging from PTSD to multiple sclerosis.
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Assembly Bill 1383 brings back major pension costs for California
The bill rolls back crucial elements of the landmark PEPRA reform, which would result in billions in extra costs imposed upon California taxpayers.
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The App Store Accountability Act would undermine privacy and parental choice
The App Store Accountability Act would make age restrictions online more invasive than in any other area of daily life.
By Nicole Shekhovtsova and Marc Scribner
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Ibogaine offers major promise in treating addiction, mental health
Ibogaine has the potential to transform the lives of millions of Americans struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.
By Madison Carlino and Leonard Gilroy
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Nevada Senate Bill 395 could hinder autonomous vehicle progress
Automated vehicle technology could greatly improve road safety and efficiency. Senate Bill 395 would move Nevada in the wrong direction.
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Missouri’s 2025 K-12 open enrollment proposals
Missouri is considering three open enrollment legislative proposals: Senate Bill 215, House Bill 711, and Senate Bill 572.
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Missouri bills would protect free expression and artistic freedom
Senate Bill 661 and House Bill 1389 would create uniform standards for the admission of song lyrics and other forms of artistic expression into evidence.
By Vittorio Nastasi and David L. Morgan
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Montana’s proposed regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles needs reform
Montana’s Senate Bill 67 attempts to provide a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles, but the proposal conflicts with best practices learned in other states.
By Marc Scribner and Steven Gassenberger
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Optimal framework for the state regulation of hemp cannabinoids
The hemp cannabinoid market has grown into a $3 billion interstate industry.
By Michelle Minton and Geoffrey Lawrence
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New Mexico Senate Bill 219 would regulate medical psilocybin access
The Medical Psilocybin Act would create a regulated system to allow patients with qualifying conditions to access and use psilocybin.
By Leonard Gilroy and Geoffrey Lawrence