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2025 Acts Affecting Business and Jobs
Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session introduced wide-ranging policy changes that reshape the business landscape—from workforce development and tax incentives to consumer protections and environmental requirements. These updates touch nearly every sector,…
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Single-use Plastics in Colorado
Colorado continues to take meaningful steps to reduce plastic waste, focusing on how single-use items like bags, bottles, and foam containers impact the environment. The state’s Plastic Pollution Reduction Act…
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2025 Acts Affecting Education
Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session brought sweeping changes to nearly every corner of the education system, from early childhood programs to special education, school construction, staffing, and student services. The report…
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Cryptocurrency Overview and Policy Frameworks
This memorandum walks readers through the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency, explaining how digital assets work, where they’re used, and why they carry both promise and risk. It highlights major federal…
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The Gift Ban- A Quick Look
Minnesota’s gift ban sets clear boundaries to ensure public officials remain free from undue influence, defining what constitutes a gift and who is restricted from giving or receiving one. The…
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Connecticut’s Credit Freeze Law
Connecticut’s credit freeze law gives consumers control over who can access their credit information, helping them block unauthorized use of their financial identity. The law outlines clear steps for placing,…
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Elements of State Anti-Money Laundering Laws
This fact sheet provides a comparative look at how different states define, regulate, and penalize money-laundering tied to gaming activity. It highlights statutory language, legal thresholds, and enforcement approaches across…
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Medical Aid in Dying
Colorado’s Medical Aid-in-Dying law gives terminally ill adults the option to request life-ending medication under strict medical and legal safeguards. Patients must make multiple voluntary requests, receive confirmations from qualified…
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Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
With teens spending more time than ever on social media, policymakers are exploring warning labels as a new way to raise awareness about potential mental health risks. This brief lays…
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Age Restrictions for Social Media
As social media platforms continue to shape how young people connect and communicate, states are taking a closer look at how to protect minors online. This brief explores growing legislative…
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“Ghost” Jobs
“Ghost jobs” — online postings for roles that don’t actually exist — are adding unnecessary stress to today’s job hunt. This brief explores why employers use them, how they erode…
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Potential Conflicts of Interest
This quick-look guide helps Senators recognize when their official actions could impact their own financial interests more than others in similar professions. It breaks down how to evaluate a potential…
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Victim-Centered, Trauma-Informed Practices
This report highlights how police departments and community stakeholders are working to build trust through collaborative strategies and local engagement. It explores programs that rely on dialogue, shared responsibility, and…
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Pay Freeze for Certain Senior Political Officials...
As Congress considers next steps on appropriations, agencies are being directed to maintain frozen pay rates for certain senior political officials. OPM advises that the previously established freeze should remain…
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Reinforcing Regulatory Frameworks through...
Regulations don’t work in isolation—they rely on a backbone of standards, measurements, accreditation, and market oversight to make rules enforceable, trusted, and practical. This report explains how “quality infrastructure” (QI)…
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