#policy-reform

#policy-reform

Misinformation about cannabis remains prevalent, hindering informed public discourse around its use and benefits.

Rep. Murphy questions the eligibility of some Medicaid patients, suggesting systemic issues with disability classification and calling for reforms.

Labour's proposed workers' rights reforms aim to enhance protections and stimulate economic growth, despite business pushback.

Berkeley is taking proactive steps to prepare for future wildfires through policy changes and community engagement.

Mental health courts in New York are underutilized, failing to provide essential treatment for individuals in crisis.

The current approach to refugee crossings is failing, leading to tragic losses.

Immediate reform is necessary to ensure safer routes for people fleeing conflict.

The U.S. patent system requires urgent reform to better serve innovators and the public.

Current location limits therapist licensing and access to care.

Political barriers hinder necessary telehealth treatment.

State-based licensing is outdated; modern technology allows for remote care.

Urgent reform of national planning policy is needed to prioritize refurbishment over demolition of historical buildings to combat climate change.

Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.

Occidental College settled a complaint by committing to new policies aimed at combating antisemitism and protecting Jewish students.

The Chancellor's measures fall short, lacking meaningful reform and posing risks to the retail and hospitality sectors.

A councillor in Ontario received a 90-day pay suspension for unacceptable behavior, prompting calls for stricter regulations on council conduct.

Proposition 36 aims to reform Proposition 47 by imposing tougher penalties for drug and theft crimes amid rising homelessness and retail theft in California.

Investigations into traffic deaths involving children should be expedited to provide timely answers and prevent future tragedies.

Significant flaws in UK pandemic planning led to higher Covid deaths and economic costs.

Report calls for radical reform of systems, criticizes UK's response to the pandemic.