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State Lawmakers Call For Federal Marijuana Legalization And Banking Reform
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 4:34pm | 458Read More...The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) recently voted to adopt a revised policy directive expressing support for federal marijuana descheduling and cannabis banking reform, reported Marijuana Moment. The measure passed the organization's 2022 legislative summit in a voice vote on...
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What A Boost In Minimum Wage Would Mean For 1 Out Of Every 12 Private-Sector Workers
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 2:00pm | 643Read More...The federal minimum wage has remained unchanged at $7.25 per hour since July 2009. However, this minimum may not apply to all 50 states, as states have the leeway to set their own minimum and an employee is entitled to the higher of the two minimum wages. The minimum wage, the lowest hourly pay...
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How To Solve State Deficits (AMZN, OSTK)
Friday, May 14, 2010 - 1:48pm | 136Read More...The cure for state deficits? Taxes, of course. A bill is expected to be introduced this summer that would allow states to collect sales taxes on all online and catalog purchases. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is spearheading the movement. The NCSL recently released a study...
