Election Lore

  • Georgia’s Strategy to Combat the Opioid Crisis

    The federal government has failed to prioritize the development of a non-addictive opioid replacement. Research is scattered, underfunded, and bogged down by bureaucracy. Meanwhile, the opioid crisis continues to cost the U.S. $1.5 trillion per year, with fentanyl smuggling fueling a deadly addiction cycle. Georgia has a unique opportunity to change the trajectory of this…

  • Investing in Non-Addictive Painkillers: A Solution to the Fentanyl Crisis

    A Smarter Alternative to Tariffs: Investing in Non-Addictive Painkillers to Undermine the Fentanyl Trade Tariffs on Mexico and Canada are being discussed as a way to pressure their governments into taking stronger action against fentanyl smuggling. While this approach may seem like a tough stance, it could have unintended consequences—crippling legitimate economies, reducing enforcement funding,…