Others told legislators that whole-plant kratom is not the same as its synthetic derivatives, which are more potent and have been linked to overdose deaths, leading the Food and Drug Administration to call it a public health threat.
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Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Teachers and legislators credit the resurgence to nostalgia and some evidence of educational benefits.
With only a 53-47 majority, Senate Republicans can’t advance the legislation without upper chamber Democratic support, unless lawmakers change the filibuster rule.
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Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
Reforming the state’s VMT regulations by working in partnership with the homebuilding industry needs to be a top priority for state lawmakers in 2026.
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