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Kaitlyn Harger

Senior Economist

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Oregon Bill Would Raise Costs for Medicare and Oregon Taxpayers

Oregon Bill Would Raise Costs for Medicare and Oregon Taxpayers

SB 951A will incentivize private practices wanting to grow to join with hospital systems, which have higher prices than non-hospital-owned offices.

Kaitlyn Harger

California’s AI Training Database Bill Could End Up Hurting the State’s Budget 

California’s AI Training Database Bill Could End Up Hurting the State’s Budget 

President Trump’s tariffs are posing a serious threat to California’s economy by triggering instability in the financial markets. The imposition...

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The FTC Says Amazon Has Few Competitors. These Competitors Disagree.

The FTC Says Amazon Has Few Competitors. These Competitors Disagree.

These 22 Retailers’ Filings Undermine FTC’s Antitrust Market Definition

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Assessing the Impact of a Maryland Delivery Tax

Economic, Social, and Environmental Considerations

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Why States Can’t Count on Delivery Taxes for Stable Revenue

Why States Can’t Count on Delivery Taxes for Stable Revenue

Delivery taxes will make consumers shift from delivery services, making the revenue unstable

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Economic Analysis: Creating a European Tech Stack Could Cost Over 5 Trillion Euros

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New Data Shows Families Save Up to $2000 Annually By Shopping at Amazon

New Data Shows Families Save Up to $2000 Annually By Shopping at Amazon

Cost of living is voters’ top concern

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A New Rideshare Tax Would Worsen San Francisco’s Cost of Living Problem

A New Rideshare Tax Would Worsen San Francisco’s Cost of Living Problem

Proposition L is a problem for residents in transit deserts

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Analysis: California News Outlets Stand to Lose Almost 9 Million Visits Annually if CJPA Passes

Analysis: California News Outlets Stand to Lose Almost 9 Million Visits Annually if CJPA Passes

Traffic worth almost $1.2 million annually; analysis shows impact in each state Senate District

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New NYC Data Shows that Airbnb Restrictions Aren’t Solving Housing Crunch

New NYC Data Shows that Airbnb Restrictions Aren’t Solving Housing Crunch

Restricting short-term rentals does not meaningfully impact housing affordability

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