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Iowa Hemp Act Would Pave Way for Future Hemp Production

The Iowa Legislature has now sent SF 599, the Iowa Hemp Act, to the Governor. Passed by an overwhelming majority, the bill, once signed, would pave the way for future legal production of industrial hemp within the state. This passage, however, is … Continue reading

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Colorado Bill Would Put Vapor and Cigarette Tax Increases on November Ballot

If Governor Jared Polis (D) has his way, Colorado voters will consider a cigarette tax increase and a new vapor tax on the ballot this November. House Bill 19-1333, introduced less than two weeks before the end of the 2019 … Continue reading

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Senate Bill Would Require Additional DOE Part 810 Reporting to Congress With Unknown Protections for Industry Proprietary Information

A bipartisan group of four senators has introduced a bill that would amend the Atomic Energy Act to require the US Department of Energy (DOE) to submit to Congress quarterly reports providing information about industry’s and DOE’s activities under 10 … Continue reading

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Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Payments Would Increase by $75 Million under FY 2020 Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing to increase Medicare inpatient psychiatric facility (IPF) payments by $75 million – a 1.7% boost – in fiscal year (FY) 2020.  Specifically, CMS proposes a net market basket update of … Continue reading

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Oregon’s Proposed Corporate Activity Tax Would Harm Low-Income Oregonians the Most

Oregon is moving closer to enacting a new gross receipts tax to support public education funding. The Joint Committee on Student Success is holding public hearings on House Bill 3427, which outlines improvements to the state’s public education system. Revenue … Continue reading

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