States with predominantly Democratic leadership that impose higher taxes on top earners might be putting themselves at risk, both economically and politically. According to an opinion piece, this “tax-the-rich mania” could cause long-term consequences for these states.

A critical audit of Missouri’s medical marijuana program has drawn pushback from state officials amid allegations that the license application scoring process may have been flawed. While the state defends its licensing decisions, the report raises questions about accountability in one of Missouri’s newest regulated industries.