Tag: state policy
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Benefits Fraud Debates: How States and the Federal Government Tackle Misuse of Social Services
Understanding the Landscape of Benefits Fraud Benefits fraud—whether it targets unemployment, food assistance, or other social programs—has long been a contentious issue in American politics. Critics argue that improper payments drain limited resources from those in genuine need, while supporters warn against overreach that could undermine vulnerable populations. The current debate intensifies as federal and…
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Maryland Bill Targets State Over Vaccine Schedule Amid CDC Changes
What the bill proposes A Maryland bill currently under consideration would allow the state to establish its own vaccination schedule for children, potentially diverging from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The proposal emerges as lawmakers react to recent CDC revisions that reshuffled routine immunizations. Supporters argue that a Maryland-specific schedule…
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Maryland Bill Could Bypass the Federal Vaccine Schedule
Overview: What the Maryland bill proposes A new bill in Maryland proposes that the state government could bypass the federal vaccine schedule when determining immunization requirements for children. The proposal arrives after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently upended the closely watched list of routine shots, prompting questions about how states should…
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EVs in 2025: Policy Shifts, Market Turbulence, and What Comes Next
2025: A year of upheaval for electric vehicles The electric vehicle (EV) sector faced a turbulent year in 2025, marked by sweeping policy reversals, shifting incentives, and a more complex regulatory landscape. From changes at the federal level to moves that altered how states can pursue EV adoption, the year tested manufacturers, buyers, and policymakers…