Did Tobacco Companies Fund Trump’s Lobbying to Roll Back FDA Oversight of E-Cigarettes?
The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: New disclosure documents filed this week show the big tobacco…
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Energy Storage Guide for Policymakers Released
A new tool published by the independent Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Charging Ahead: ‘An Energy Storage Guide for State Policymakers’, provides regulators and other…
Governor Introduces Proposed Commercial Activity Tax
On April 17th 2017, seven days into the 2017 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session and two days prior to the deadline for filing bills, Governor…
Is Tax Reform a Major Concern for Your Small Business?
The National Small Business Association (NSBA) recently released the 2017 Small Business Taxation Survey which quantifies the federal tax burden on small-business owners, and…
$20M Gift Creates Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law
The UCLA School of Law has received a $20 million gift to launch a new institute that will serve as a national hub for…
Evolving US Trade Policy: What’s at Stake for the NAFTA Zone?
Scotiabank Economics recently released the second of its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) report series. In this report, Scotiabank Economics looks at some…
Will Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Cost More Money Than It Recovers?
The highly controversial Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act is a monumental failure for the public purse and a "windfall of corporate welfare for compliance…
Jindal and Stanford University Host a Joint Programme on ‘Law of Democracy’
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in association with Stanford University, US, hosted 'Law of Democracy - India Field Study', a joint exercise offering an exciting…
The Unmaking of the US Immigration Court System
A new report published by the Center for Immigration Studies describes the undermining of federal immigration courts and outlines recommendations to fix the chaos.…
Majority of Older Americans Are Opposing Policies That Increase Health Costs
The majority of older Trump voters believe a house bill imposes an unfair "age tax," oppose changes to medicaid, and want measures to lower…