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North Dakota has joined the raw-milk movement. The state now allows limited sales of the product, and officials are urging caution for consumers who plan on drinking it. In recent years, dozens of states have loosened restrictions regarding the sale of unpasteurized milk amid vocal demand. ...
Policy Matters joins thousands of Ohioans celebrating the defeat of Issue 1 Ohio voters have soundly rejected Issue 1, which would have effectively eliminated the citizen-initiated ballot measure in the state. Hannah Halbert, executive director of Policy Matters Ohio, issued the following statement in celebration of the measure’s defeat: “Ohio voters showed...
(The Center Square) – After Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected Issue 1 on Tuesday, the fight quickly turned to November, when a reproductive rights issue will be on the ballot.
Amid inflation, more Ohioans are relying on credit cards to meet basic needs, and the nation is now saddled with nearly $988 billion in credit card debt, according to recent Federal Reserve Bank data. Research showed non-housing debt, including credit cards and student loans, is on the rise, increasing 51% since 2013. Interest rates are also squeezing consumers, with the average credit card interest rate at more than 20%. ...
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash, is hosting a town hall at the University of Washington today to discuss the negative impacts of trade policies championed by technology companies. Her event coincides with Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings taking place in Seattle this summer. ...