What is smart cannabis policy? And where can we find it? How will future regulations on cannabis shape our economy and society? Hear those insights and more with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski, live from the State Policy Network conference in Colorado, where he addressed the audience on that same topic. Broadcast on 1. November […]
Democratic Presidential Debate: How did consumer choice fare?
With the 2020 presidential race running on full steam, 12 Democratic candidates for president participated in yet another televised debate last night in Ohio. Considering consumers will be directly impacted by many of the policies mentioned, here’s a breakdown by categories mentioned by the candidates and our own spin on how it relates to consumer […]
What should consumers know about cannabis edibles?
In the second season of the Netflix series Rotten, there is an entire episode exploring the world of cannabis edibles. It is highly recommended. The documentary itself does a great job uncovering the latest innovations, the legal hurdles, and many questions left for consumers who want to try cannabis edibles where they’re legal. Going beyond […]
Travelers and hosts love homesharing: We must embrace it
Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski joined Joe Catenacci on 106.7 FM to discuss homesharing and Airbnb, the Consumer Choice Center’s mission, and different trends in the sharing economy that are empowering the consumer across the country. 3. April 2019 http://consumerchoicecenter.org
A North Carolina Republican is singlehandedly blocking progress on cannabis banking
For the 98 percent of Americans who live in states or jurisdictions with some level of cannabis legalization – whether recreational or medical – it is far past the time to have some legitimate banking options. There are now thousands of cannabis-related businesses that buy and sell goods and services, estimated to be worth over $50 billion nationally. However, […]
Praising Santa Barbara County’s innovative cannabis regulations
The nascent cannabis sector is alive and well in California. While many other California counties have shut the door on the legal cannabis market, Santa Barbara County has ensured both consumers and entrepreneurs can profit from cultivation and trade –– and that remains a huge boon to the local economy, taxpayers, and residents. Out of […]
A ban on local grocery taxes helps Washington consumers
On Election Day in 2018, Washington voters passed an ordinance to curb local governments’ efforts to pass additional taxes on grocery items, including meats, beverages, produce, dairy, grains, and more. The 55-45 percent vote was no doubt a win for the consumers, but so far reaction to the local tax ban has been negative. Why? For one, most […]
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Minority leaders in Philadelphia speak up against the soda tax
As the Consumer Choice Center has been keen to point out in several articles and campaigns, additional taxes and levies on sugary drinks end up being regressive and hurting the very people they aim to help: minorities and the poor. Now, minority leaders in Philadelphia, seeing the toll the taxes have had in their communities, are calling on […]
U.S. Midterm Primer: What’s at stake for consumer choice?
The Consumer Choice Center doesn’t take positions on any specific political campaigns or elections, but there are at least some interesting state-level ballot proposals happening around the country that could overwhelmingly benefit consumer choice. In the U.S. federal system, state residents are eligible to vote on certain popular initiatives and state constitutional amendments that will […]