Research and Commentaries
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Research & Commentary: New Hampshire House Considers Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The New Hampshire House of Representatives recently considered House Bill 427, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It […] -
Research & Commentary: Missouri Senate Considers Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Missouri Senate recently considered Senate Bill 1256, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It would also ensure […] -
Research & Commentary: Idaho Legislature Considers Revising UCC Article 8 to Protect Constituents’ Investment Securities
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Idaho Legislature recently considered House Bill 702, a measure aimed at strengthening investor property rights in securities governed by Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Specifically, the bill would eliminate key provisions in Section 8-511 that currently allow secured creditors to take priority over investors in certain circumstances. It would also ensure […] -
Research & Commentary: Updated Index Shows Florida Has Lost Pole Position in Education Choice Movement
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Florida has lost it’s position as the leader in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2026 EdChoice Friedman Index—a measuring system by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have— Florida ranks second overall, with an index score of […] -
Research & Commentary: Updated Index Shows Education-Choice Pioneer Wisconsin Falling Behind
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Once the pioneering state in bringing choice to students and parents, Wisconsin is gradually falling behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2026 EdChoice Friedman Index—a measuring system by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have— Wisconsin […] -
Research & Commentary: Updated Index Shows Georgia Lagging Even Further Behind Neighboring States on Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The latest edition of an annual report shows Georgia has gradually fallen well behind its neighboring states in a nationwide education movement still building momentum, and its position declined from 2025. According to the 2026 EdChoice Friedman Index—a measuring system by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in Minnesota
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The North Star State is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. Minnesota House File 4034 would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any patient to […] -
Research & Commentary: Florida Senate Introduces Legislation That Would Tidy Up Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Florida Senate has introduced legislation that would reform Florida’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Florida Senate Joint Resolution 1584 proposes constitutional amendments requiring Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments and removals, and mandates legislative approval for extending states of emergency beyond 60 days. This bill follows similar landmark legislation that was signed into law in Tennessee last session. Specifically, Tennessee […] -
Research & Commentary: Florida House Introduces Legislation That Would Tidy Up Governor’s Emergency Powers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Florida House of Representatives has introduced legislation that would reform Florida’s gubernatorial emergency powers. Florida House Joint Resolution 1527 proposes constitutional amendments requiring Senate confirmation for gubernatorial appointments and removals, and mandates legislative approval for extending states of emergency beyond 60 days. This bill follows similar landmark legislation that was signed into law in Tennessee last […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in Oklahoma
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Sooner State is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. Oklahoma Senate Bill 933 is legislation that would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in Michigan
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Great Lakes State is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. Michigan House Bill 4789 would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any patient to […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in New Mexico
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Land of Enchantment is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. New Mexico Senate Bill 33 would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any patient […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in New Jersey
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Garden State is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. New Jersey Assembly Bill 2864, also known as the “New Jersey Right to Try-Plus Act” would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The legislation […] -
Research & Commentary: New Jersey Considers Forced Labor Prevention Legislation to Add Morality to State Purchasing Power
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The New Jersey legislature is currently considering New Jersey Assembly Bill 1284, legislation that would create space between New Jersey and China, improve the global supply chain, and use the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. New Jersey House Bill 1284 would prohibit New […] -
Research & Commentary: West Virginia Creates Space Between China and Forced Labor with New Legislation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The West Virginia legislature is currently considering West Virginia House Bill 4586, legislation that would create space between West Virginia and China, improve the global supply chain, and use the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. West Virginia House Bill 4586 would prohibit West […] -
Research & Commentary: Bill Would Protect South Dakotans from ESG Lending and De-Banking Discrimination
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the South Dakota House of Representatives would combat environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores by prohibiting lenders from discriminating against organizations based on social credit or value-based standards like ESG. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions that force […] -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Bill Would Protect Sooners from ESG Lending and De-Banking Discrimination
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives would combat environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores by prohibiting lenders from discriminating against organizations based on social credit or value-based standards like ESG. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores are essentially a risk assessment mechanism increasingly being used by investment firms and financial institutions that force companies, […] -
Research & Commentary: Oklahoma Considers Forced Labor Prevention Legislation to Add Morality to State Purchasing Power
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Oklahoma legislature is currently considering Oklahoma House Bill 3436, legislation that would create space between Oklahoma and China, improve the global supply chain, and use the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. Oklahoma House Bill 3436 would prohibit Oklahoma from procuring electric vehicles […] -
Research & Commentary: Missouri Considers Forced Labor Prevention Legislation to Add Morality to State Purchasing Power
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Missouri legislature is currently considering Missouri House Bill 2691, legislation that would create space between Missouri and China, improve the global supply chain, and use the power of the state purse to prevent the use of forced labor in far corners of the world. Missouri House Bill 2691 would prohibit Missouri from procuring electric vehicles […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in Oklahoma
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Sooner State is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. Oklahoma Senate Bill 1844 is legislation that would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in West Virginia
Publication -Research and Commentaries -West Virginia is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. West Virginia House Bill 4610 is legislation that would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any […] -
Research & Commentary: Right to Try Individualized Investigational Treatments Is the Future of Compassionate Health Care in New Hampshire
Publication -Research and Commentaries -New Hampshire is leading states this legislative session in advancing health care policy that holds the key to free market health care solutions. New Hampshire House Bill 1735 is legislation that would expand access to individualized investigational treatments for patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses. The core principle in this legislation is the right of any […] -
Research & Commentary: Escalator Provision Bump in Tennessee ESA Program Would Help More Families Utilize Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation in the Tennessee House of Representatives would bump up the enrollment cap the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Act (TEFSA), the Volunteer State’s universal education savings account (ESA) program, from 25,000 to 40,000. According to the 2026 EdChoice Friedman Index—a measuring system by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational […] -
Research & Commentary: Wisconsin Legislation Would Protect Badger State Ratepayers from Absorbing Costs of New Data Centers
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Legislation making its way through the Wisconsin Legislature would require the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) to block new data center projects from passing along cost overruns from the construction of electric infrastructure to Badger State ratepayers. To stop this socializing of costs, the bill instructs the PSC to “ensure in rate-making orders that no […]
