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Federal Hemp Ban Nears as States Take Sides20260817183943
Federal Hemp Ban Nears as States Take Sides
A provision included in the deal that ended last year’s U.S. government shutdown could upend a multibillion-dollar industry. On November 12, 2026, a n...
States Race to Restrict Noncompete Clause20260810165652
States Race to Restrict Noncompete Clause
States Race to Restrict Noncompete Clause On March 23, Washington became the fifth state to enact a full ban on noncompete agreements, which can preve...
U.S. Department of Education Reshapes Federal Policy20260803180439
U.S. Department of Education Reshapes Federal Policy
The U.S. Department of Education has entered one of its most active regulatory periods in recent memory. Since early 2025, the agency has moved to res...
Sales Tax Holidays by State20260723155621
Sales Tax Holidays by State
Where Are Shoppers Getting a Break? In 2026, states across the country are offering sales tax holidays covering a wide range of goods. Some states hav...
