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January 16, 2020
States Struggle to Control Legal Marijuana Markets
Legal marijuana continues to compete with its black-market cousin because of the time needed to establish a legitimate marketplace and the taxes on legal marijuana.
Regulation
January 16, 2020
Michigan Court Halts Governor’s Ban on Flavored E-Cigs, Vapes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue emergency rules banning online and retail sales of flavored e-cigarettes, in response to reports of an increase in vaping-related lung diseases.
Regulation
January 6, 2020
FCC Chairman's Proposed Spectrum Auction for 5G Is Good Policy
Public-spectrum auctions led by the FCC are a step toward market-based spectrum management and privatization of public airwaves while maintaining needed governance of spectrum.
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Health Care
January 3, 2020
FDA Faces Challenges Recruiting Scientists, Analysts
Stephen Hahn was sworn in as FDA Commissioner December 17, 2019. Competing for a limited pool of talent could be a top challenge.
Health Care
December 31, 2019
Poll: Millions Know People Who Died Because Health Care Was Unaffordable
A new poll shows more than 13 percent of American adults believe someone they know died because they did not receive needed medical treatment or could not pay for it.
Health Care
December 30, 2019
Medicare for All Would Reduce Household Income by 11 Percent, Study Finds
Most Americans will pay much higher taxes and earn less income if Medicare for All becomes law, a new study by The Heritage Foundation states.

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Regulation
January 16, 2020
States Struggle to Control Legal Marijuana Markets
By Brandon Best
Legal marijuana continues to compete with its black-market cousin because of the time needed to establish a legitimate marketplace and the taxes on legal marijuana.
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January 16, 2020
Michigan Court Halts Governor’s Ban on Flavored E-Cigs, Vapes
By Lindsey Stroud
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue emergency rules banning online and retail sales of flavored e-cigarettes, in response to reports of an increase in vaping-related lung diseases.
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January 6, 2020
FCC Chairman's Proposed Spectrum Auction for 5G Is Good Policy
By Bartlett Cleland
Public-spectrum auctions led by the FCC are a step toward market-based spectrum management and privatization of public airwaves while maintaining needed governance of spectrum.
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January 3, 2020
FDA Faces Challenges Recruiting Scientists, Analysts
By Madeline Peltzer
Stephen Hahn was sworn in as FDA Commissioner December 17, 2019. Competing for a limited pool of talent could be a top challenge.
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December 31, 2019
Poll: Millions Know People Who Died Because Health Care Was Unaffordable
By AnneMarie Schieber
A new poll shows more than 13 percent of American adults believe someone they know died because they did not receive needed medical treatment or could not pay for it.
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December 30, 2019
Medicare for All Would Reduce Household Income by 11 Percent, Study Finds
By Ashley Bateman
Most Americans will pay much higher taxes and earn less income if Medicare for All becomes law, a new study by The Heritage Foundation states.
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December 27, 2019
Michigan Lawmaker to Offer CON Reforms
After successfully blocking the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) Commission from restricting access to a cutting-edge cancer treatment, Michigan lawmakers will soon consider further CON reforms.
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December 20, 2019
Vaping-Related Illnesses Attributed to Black-Market THC
By Lindsey Stroud
Legal, regulated vaping products aren't the problem
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December 19, 2019
South Carolina Physicians Call for Market-Based Reforms
By AnneMarie Schieber
The South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) has approved resolutions to support three reforms that would expand the quantity and quality of health care in their state.
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December 18, 2019
Google Data Partnership with Insurer Raises Patient Privacy Concerns
Under fire from consumers, privacy experts, and regulators, Google is defending its data-sharing partnership with insurer Ascension Health, saying it will treat private patient data “with the respect that it deserves.”
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