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The Unintended Consequences of Rent Control in Los AngelesLos Angeles has one of the most expensive and competitive rental markets in the United States. For many households, rent stabilization offers a crucial buffer…How US Power Grid Cybersecurity Became a Local IssueFor decades, power-grid cybersecurity sounded like a federal concern handled by national laboratories, utility executives, and defense agencies. That distance…Inside the Fight to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday PermanentJuneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, marking the date when Union General Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that enslaved…Why Congress Is Investigating Pharmacy Benefit ManagersPharmacy benefit managers, commonly called PBMs, sit between health insurers, drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and patients. They negotiate medication prices,…Nevada’s Public Lands Mining Claims Face a New ReckoningNevada has long been associated with gold, silver, and the rugged landscapes that surround its mining towns. The state also contains vast areas of federal…How Federal Budget Sequestration Could Return in 2025Washington’s budget rules are designed to make inaction expensive. When Congress approves spending above legally established limits, automatic reductions can…The political calculus behind gas tax holidays in swing statesGas prices are unusually powerful political signals because voters encounter them frequently and directly. A higher grocery bill may arrive once a week, but…What Electric Mail Trucks Mean for Postal Service JobsThe Postal Service is moving toward a delivery fleet that uses battery power alongside conventional vehicles. The change is tied to the agency’s effort to…Why new car emissions rules are straining US-Europe tradeNew vehicle emissions standards were designed to cut pollution, improve fuel efficiency, and accelerate the shift to electric cars. They are now becoming a…Private Equity’s Expanding Role In US Nursing HomesPrivate equity has become a significant force in the US nursing home industry, where investment firms acquire facilities, combine regional operators, and seek…