"The peptide market has raced far ahead of both the science and the safeguards meant to protect patients." writes PRI's @SallyPipes.

"Congress should therefore require standardized reporting on 340B revenues and how hospitals use them. Clearer eligibility standards and meaningful charity-care requirements for hospital-affiliated outpatient facilities would help ensure the program serves patients rather than simply enriching providers." writes PRI's @SallyPipes.

California’s insurance regulations called for timely rate reviews, but applications often took far longer, making it difficult for insurers to respond to changing market conditions. Recent reforms have accelerated the rate-review process, and several major insurers have announced plans to expand underwriting in California. Greenhut examines why these changes are an encouraging sign of stabilization.

California's proposed billionaire wealth tax promises $100 billion in new revenue. But what happens if the state collects far less than expected? Research from the Hoover Institution estimates the tax would generate approximately $40 billion over five years, less than half the projected amount. PRI's new study warns that relying on one-time revenue to support ongoing spending commitments could create pressure for future tax increases on ordinary Californians.

This week, Tim and Matt explore the controversy over Steve Hilton’s controversial racy ads in the governor’s race. Plus, they take a look at some of the important down ballot races that voters aren’t paying close attention to, but are quite important including the campaign for Secretary of State and key legislative and congressional races.

From “grading for equity” and declining academic rigor to reduced opportunities for high-achieving students, DEI policies are reshaping classrooms across America. The Great Equity Epidemic examines these debates through the experiences of the students, parents, teachers, and school leaders confronting them firsthand. Read PRI’s new book by Lance Izumi and Wenyuan Wu.

California's economy depends on entrepreneurs willing to build companies and investors willing to back them. A wealth tax could change those incentives long before someone becomes a billionaire. PRI's new study estimates that California's proposed wealth tax could reduce venture-capital investment by $65.5 billion, slowing economic growth and limiting opportunities for businesses and workers across the state.

"The Democratic Legislature clearly has a bone to pick with Bianco over his seizure of county election ballots and his conservative, MAGA-style politics." writes PRI's Michael Warnken.

"While one wonders whether governments really need to be in the tennis business at all, Portland is taking a practical step in the interests of the public." writes PRI's Sal Rodriguez.

PRI Senior Fellow in Business and Economics Wayne Winegarden discusses California’s proposed billionaire tax on the Ray Appleton Show. He examines what the proposal could mean for investment, jobs, and taxpayers, including why a tax aimed at the wealthiest Californians could ultimately affect families across the state.