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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The CFPB’s 2025 Annual Report examines how debt collection practices affected consumers during 2024, drawing on complaint data, supervision findings, enforcement actions, and policy developments. It highlights recurring consumer issues…

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Examination Priorities

Examination Priorities

The SEC’s Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities outline where regulators are focusing as market complexity, technology adoption, and risk continue to evolve. The report highlights key areas of scrutiny across…

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Ethics Survival Tips for Federal Employees

Ethics Survival Tips for Federal Employees

The holiday season brings opportunities to celebrate, but for federal employees it can also introduce unexpected ethics considerations. This resource outlines common scenarios—from office parties and gift exchanges to invitations…

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Artificial Intelligence Use and Reporting

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Artificial...

As AI becomes central to mission operations, CBP has established a comprehensive governance framework to ensure these technologies are used lawfully, securely, and responsibly. This directive outlines how AI must…

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Crime Known to Law Enforcement, 2023

Crime Known to Law Enforcement, 2023

This bulletin provides a detailed look at how violent and property crime patterns shifted across the United States in 2023. Nationally, violent crime continued its downward trend, with decreases in…

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2025 Acts Affecting Business and Jobs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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