Some regulatory changes, such as expanding scope-of-practice laws for health professionals and allowing nurses to practice across state lines are specifically relevant for the crisis, but other licensing policy changes, while smart, might not address more immediate problems.
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Caroline Melear
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Reconciliation 3.0 Could Be Worse (and a Whole Lot Better)
Nan Swift
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Jordan Nader
July 24, 2026
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Beyond the Number: How Prison Sentences Really Work
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Jessica Shortall, Chelsea Boyd
July 22, 2026
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Basel Capital Proposals Are Getting a Much-Needed Update
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