December 2023

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a new law that significantly impacts businesses with government contracts, aiming to manage economic challenges caused by rising inflation through a five-fold approach including taxpayer services improvement and workforce diversification. This law changes how contractors decide on pricing and budgets,…

TL/DR - The article discusses the rise of employer-sponsored health plans using Center of Excellence (COE) programs to provide specialized care for selected health services. In 2023, 34% of large firms reported sponsoring COE programs including behavioral health services, with a higher share (45%) among the largest firms. While COE programs can…

Legal Battle over Gender Discrimination in Cleveland Firefighter Fitness TestA Cleveland firefighter and a woman who was denied the same role took legal action against the city on Wednesday. They claim that the former physical fitness test for aspiring hires was biased against women, leading to career setbacks and financial losses. Firefighter…

TL/DR - Green industrial policies such as massive subsidies have managed to overcome some political obstacles hindering climate policymaking. However, the limitations of this approach are evident in the inability to bring climate targets within reach while solely relying on subsidies, and the public backlash against new restrictions. A…