SNAP Restrictions & Crackdown: States Target Sugary Foods in Push to ‘Make America Healthy Again
Photo credit: iStock.com/Prostock-Studio Across the country, states are proposing new policies that would restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of sugary foods, such as soda and candy. These [...]
Plastic Bag Ban Legislation: States Push Forward on Single-Use Plastics Reform
Photo credit: iStock.com/sunstock As concerns over plastic pollution continue to grow, state legislatures across the country are revisiting and expanding policies aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste. Plastic bags, widely used for retail checkout, have [...]
Weekly State of the States: May 30th, 2025 Edition
State legislatures were active this week, with governors signing key bills, lawmakers wrapping up their sessions, and budget deadlines fast approaching. From Florida’s recognition of gold and silver as legal tender to Hawaii’s new “green [...]
Weekly State of the States: May 23rd, 2025 Edition
State legislatures were busy this week, with governors signing off on major bills and lawmakers racing to wrap up their sessions. From Alabama’s new protections for law enforcement to Hawaii’s climate-driven tourism tax and Delaware’s [...]
Pennsylvania 2025 Primary Results: Major Races and Legislative Implications
Photo credit: iStock.com/rarrarorro The 2025 Pennsylvania primary election results are in. From Pittsburgh’s tightly contested mayoral race to Harrisburg’s crowded Democratic primary and key judicial contests across the state, voters made their voices heard. Meanwhile, [...]
Kratom Regulation in 2025: Comprehensive Legislative Updates Across the U.S.
kratom In 2025, kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciosa plant, continues to spark nationwide debate due to its potential for pain relief and opioid withdrawal support, alongside concerns about safety and dependency. As its use [...]
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