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House amends event-ticket resale bill, orders third reading after wide floor debate After extended floor questioning and debate over enforcement and the effect on ordinary sellers, the House amended H.512 to add a strike-all consumer-protection framework for secondary ticket sales and ordered the bill to third reading.

1 week ago

The Vermont House has just amended a key bill to protect consumers in the event ticket resale market, igniting a heated debate over price caps and fairness for sellers!

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2 weeks ago

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Committee weighs amendment allowing cannabis producers to form small cooperatives A striking amendment to HB 1941 would let licensed cannabis producers form agricultural cooperatives for collective processing and marketing while capping an association’s representation at three producer licenses; producers and industry groups supported the amendment but urged future changes tied to federal normalization and concerns about market oversupply.

2 weeks ago

A groundbreaking amendment could empower Washington's cannabis producers to unite in cooperatives, but will it strike the right balance for small growers amidst a market overwhelmed by supply?

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Committee considers limited cooperatives for licensed cannabis producers, cap set at three licenses A striking amendment to HB 1941 would let licensed cannabis producers form agricultural cooperatives for collective processing, handling, and marketing while capping representation at three producer licenses to limit consolidation.

2 weeks ago

Washington's Senate committee is shaking up the cannabis industry by allowing producers to join forces in cooperatives, but with strict limits to prevent big players from taking over.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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2 weeks ago

Public Service Commission urges staffing boost, warns ‘phantom load’ in PJM auctions inflates costs The Public Service Commission told the Appropriations subcommittee its top priorities are filling vacancies and addressing market-design issues that can inflate capacity costs, including so-called “phantom load” from unverified data-center applications; PSC also defended a moratorium tied to BGE call-center failures.

The Public Service Commission is sounding the alarm on “phantom load” in capacity markets, warning that inflated data could lead to higher costs for consumers in Maryland.

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3 weeks ago

ACCC targets dark patterns, fake pricing and market power in 2026-27 plan Australia's competition regulator sets 2026-27 enforcement priorities targeting subscription traps, misleading pricing in supermarkets, and digital market manipulation.

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3 weeks ago

ACCC targets dark patterns, fake pricing and market power in 2026-27 plan Australia's competition regulator sets 2026-27 enforcement priorities targeting subscription traps, misleading pricing in supermarkets, and digital market manipulation.

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House adopts amendments to Climate Commitment Act compliance bill after heated floor debate The House approved changes to HB 22 15 addressing compliance thresholds under the Climate Commitment Act. Debate focused on rulemaking authority for the Department of Ecology, market effects, and rural impacts; one amendment curbing agency discretion was adopted and the bill passed.

3 weeks ago

The House has sparked a heated debate over the Climate Commitment Act, with lawmakers clashing on compliance rules that could impact fuel prices and rural communities.

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House approves bill allowing licensed cannabis producers to form cooperatives with 30% market-share guardrail Lawmakers passed House Bill 1941 to allow licensed cannabis producers to form agricultural cooperatives and adopt a 30% cap on any single entity's control; debate centered on market concentration risks and parity with other agricultural sectors.

3 weeks ago

Washington lawmakers just passed a groundbreaking bill allowing cannabis producers to form cooperatives, aiming to empower small businesses while keeping monopolies at bay!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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3 weeks ago

Herriman hosts say city broke ground on long-planned auto mall parcel Hosts reported that the city quietly broke ground on a parcel zoned for an auto mall after years of planning; the site was originally slated for high-density housing and the city worked with a developer to secure the property.

The city has finally broken ground on a long-awaited auto mall project, transforming a once-planned housing site into a commercial hub that promises to revitalize the area!

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1 month ago

Powering the Future: MISO Advocates for Energy Storage Integration - Cozzy Energy Solutions Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) members are advocating for revisions to market regulations to better integrate energy storage resources. The current regulatory framework is seen as inadequate for capturing the diverse capabilities of these resources, often likened to a “Swiss Army knife” due to their flexibility. The push for updated rules stems from the need

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Vermont committee continues work on H.512 to cap secondary ticket resale at 10% The House Commerce & Economic Development Committee reviewed H.512, focusing on a proposed 10% cap on secondary resale (consumer pays no more than 110% of original price), deceptive-domain prohibitions, disclosure mechanics and enforcement; staff and legal counsel flagged definition, enforcement and First Amendment issues and the committee scheduled more work next week.

1 month ago

Vermont is taking a stand against ticket scalping with a proposed law that limits resale prices to just 10% above the original ticket price!

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 month ago

House committee advances bill to bar large institutional investors from buying single-family homes A House committee approved Representative Dallins’ bill to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in Oklahoma, advancing the proposal 5-2 and sending it for further consideration after debate over definitions and impact on sellers.

Oklahoma is taking a stand against Wall Street as a new bill aims to stop large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes, with lawmakers debating the implications for local sellers.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 month ago

Committee hears HB2517, a disclosure bill aimed at real-estate wholesaling practices Rep. Chris Brown said HB2517 would require wholesalers to give sellers a signed written disclosure before entering a contract — failure to provide it would render the agreement void. Supporters framed it as consumer protection for seniors and distressed homeowners; witnesses debated a proposed 14-day waiting period and the attorney general's enforcement role.

Rep. Chris Brown's House Bill 2517 aims to protect vulnerable homeowners by mandating clear disclosures from real-estate wholesalers, a move that has sparked both support and debate among stakeholders.

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Vermont committee debates 10% ticket-resale cap and carve-outs for face-value platforms Witnesses told the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on Feb. 3 that a 10% cap on resale markups would protect consumers but could make face-value platforms unsustainable unless the law exempts partnered services. Lawmakers discussed a possible higher cap for contracted partnerships and will hear more testimony Friday.

1 month ago

Vermont lawmakers are torn over a proposed 10% cap on ticket resale markups, weighing consumer protection against the sustainability of face-value platforms like CashorTrade.org.

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

SEC and CFTC launch Project Crypto to harmonize federal oversight of digital-asset markets SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced "Project Crypto," a joint SEC–CFTC initiative to harmonize rules for crypto markets, including a shared token taxonomy, coordinated rulemakings, and steps to onshore novel derivatives and tokenized collateral.

The SEC and CFTC just launched "Project Crypto," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at harmonizing regulatory standards for the booming crypto-asset market!

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

SEC and CFTC launch "Project Crypto" to harmonize U.S. crypto rules; CFTC chairman directs multiple staff rulemakings At a joint event at CFTC headquarters, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced Project Crypto, a coordinated SEC–CFTC initiative to harmonize regulation of crypto markets. Selig directed staff to withdraw a 2024 event-contracts proposal, draft new event-contracts rules, and begin rulewriting on tokenized collateral, perpetual contracts and retail leverage.

The SEC and CFTC have joined forces in a groundbreaking initiative, Project Crypto, to streamline regulations and unlock innovation in the digital asset space.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

Maryland Cannabis Administration defends incubator funding amid market shifts The MCA recommended keeping a $5 million FY27 appropriation for a state‑run cannabis incubator and described a drop in overall licenses, rising retail sales, the first social‑equity licensing round, and enforcement challenges from illicit sellers.

The Maryland Cannabis Administration is battling budget cuts while pushing for a $5 million incubator project, all amidst a booming retail market and rising enforcement challenges.

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Industry pushes revenue‑based limits to curb cannabis oversupply; stakeholders urge implementation fixes SB 6195 would tie producer license tier size to recent sales (tier 3: $288,000 annual sales threshold; tier 2: $96,000) with conversions for noncompliant licenses and a one‑year exemption option; many licensed growers and retailers supported the measure to stabilize prices while social‑equity advocates and some producers urged refined language and LCB data fixes.

1 month ago

Senate Bill 6195 is poised to reshape Washington's cannabis market by enforcing revenue thresholds for producers, aiming to eliminate oversupply and stabilize prices—but stakeholders are calling for crucial tweaks to protect legitimate businesses.

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Citizen Portal News US

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Live Nation and Marketplaces Defend Bot Defenses as Senators Press for Records in FTC Case Live Nation told senators it has bolstered anti‑bot measures and introduced account‑verification steps, while senators pressed the company about an FTC complaint that alleged internal language of 'turn a blind eye' to brokers and sought production of contracts and lists of artists who can limit resale.

Live Nation faces tough scrutiny from senators over ticketing practices, as allegations of ignoring broker abuses and automated attacks come to light.

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House committee weighs 110% cap, registration and bans on deceptive ticket resale practices in H.512 The Commerce & Economic Development committee examined amendments to H.512 that would impose a 110% cap on ticket resales, ban speculative listings and deceptive site behavior, require registration for high-volume resellers, and fund a consumer-education campaign; witnesses split over the price cap’s likely effects.

1 month ago

Vermont's House committee is debating a bold move to cap ticket resale prices at 110% and impose strict regulations to protect consumers—will this reshape the resale market for good?

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Vermont regulators brief Senate committee on federal cannabis rescheduling, urge regional planning Legislative counsel Tucker Anderson and Cannabis Control Board chair James Pepper told the Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs committee that a Dec. 18 executive order accelerating federal rescheduling and proposed limits on CBD products could reshape Vermont’s market; they urged outreach to neighboring states and creation of an exploratory commission to consider interstate compacts and banking options.

1 month ago

Vermont is on high alert as federal actions could dramatically reshape its cannabis market, raising questions about how to protect local growers from out-of-state competition.

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Growers press Vermont senators for direct-sales license and excise-tax fund to help struggling producers Growers and industry advocates told the Senate Agriculture committee that limited retail access and market consolidation leave most THC sales outside the regulated market; they proposed a supplemental direct-sales license for small producers and a $1 million annual business development fund from excise revenue.

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Vermont's small cannabis producers are struggling to survive as 70% of THC sales slip into unregulated markets—can new proposals turn the tide?

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