California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.
Tag: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
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Abortion Pills Can Now Be Offered at Retail Pharmacies, F.D.A. Says
Mifepristone, the first of two drugs in medication abortions, previously had to be dispensed only by clinics, doctors or a few mail-order pharmacies. Now, if local drugstores or chains like CVS agree to certain rules, they can provide it.
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Legal Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Begins in Oregon
On Jan. 1, Oregon became the first state to allow adult use of psilocybin “magic” mushrooms. Licensed guides will likely determine whether the program is a success.
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The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’
Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.
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Will Southwest’s Debacle Finally Spur Congress to Act?
Southwest’s mass cancellation event over the holidays could finally spur Congress to do something.