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Over-regulation Creates More Problems Than It Solves: Bans in New York
The smoking rate in New York dropped from around 23 percent in 2000 to approximately 14.2 percent in 2020—a decline of about ...
R Street Institute7hOpinion
Over-regulation Creates More Problems Than It Solves: California
According to the California Department of Public Health, the smoking rate among adults decreased from approximately 16.3 ...
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Hawley and Sanders team up to fight credit card interest rates. Instead, they risk harming consumers.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced bipartisan legislation to cap credit card interest rates.
R Street Institute8hOpinion
Capping Nicotine in Combustibles is Bad Policy
The Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) recently announced a proposed rule that would “make cigarettes and certain other ...
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R Street Institute7hOpinion
Over-regulation Creates More Problems Than It Solves: Flavor Bans in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has reported a decrease in smoking rates, dropping the prevalence from 21.5 percent in 2000 to 12.8 percent in 2020, a reduction of 8.7percent. The Massachusetts Tobacco Control Program ...
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R Street Institute11hOpinion
Governor urges NM lawmakers to address crime
Lisel Petis, resident senior fellow for criminal justice and civil liberties at the conservative public policy think tank R Street Institute, said recidivism is reduced when court cases are quickly ...
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R Street Institute10hOpinion
Radio: What Does an America-First Economy Look Like?
Caroline Melear from the R Street Institute, joins the show to discuss the anticipated financial policies of the Trump administration. Melear highlights the dual nature of the administration’s ...
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Testimony In Opposition to LB 642, “The Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Act”
Adam Thierer, Senior Research Fellow, R Street Institute Testimony In Opposition to LB 642, “The Artificial Intelligence Consumer Protection Act” February 6, 2025 Judiciary Committee Chair Bosn and ...
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Mourning lost treasures in LA’s devastating wildfires
It’s been more than three weeks since the beginning of the Los Angeles area wildfires and the level of devastation is overwhelming. The numbers are stark: The fires killed 28 people and incinerated ...