Connecticut's public higher education system finds itself on a precipice, facing severe financial distress as budget deficits widen. The response from lawmakers has been decisive, albeit contentious, with a recent bill passing that delivers an additional $160 million injection of COVID-19
Ohio’s path to legalizing adult-use marijuana is a compelling instance of democracy at work, bolstered by bipartisan backing and direct voter involvement. This landmark development sees the state preparing medical dispensaries for an expanded client base after the Joint Committee on Agency Rule R
Concerns Over AIDEA's Performance Economic Impact Questioned Economists Gregg Erickson and Milton Barker, backed by the environmental group SalmonState, have raised significant concerns about the effectiveness of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA). Their
The year 2023 presented a challenging fiscal scenario for the Commonwealth of Virginia. A standoff between the governor and state legislators brought the state to the precipice of a shutdown as the new fiscal year approached with no budget agreement in sight. At the heart of this was a rift in
The recent passage of a controversial law in Iowa has thrust the state into the center of a heated national debate over immigration enforcement. At the heart of the issue is a legal dispute over the power dynamics between state and federal governments when it comes to controlling the nation's
Introduction Alberta’s Municipal Statutes Amendment Act, known as Bill 20, has ignited a provincial controversy. Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government's legislation promises to redefine the municipal oversight landscape. A wide spectrum of opinions has emerged, especially in regions l
