How US Hemp Policy Can Balance Consumer Access and Public Health
If enacted in November 2026, new federal provisions would tighten the definition of hemp, but the broader regulatory outlook…
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Science, Technology, and Innovation in USMCA 2.0
A new working paper explores how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review could strengthen North America’s…
April 20, 2026 
What ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Means for Kids and Families
In this episode, Heidi Russell speaks with Elena M. Marks about what the "Make America Healthy Again" movement means for…
April 16, 2026 
Tax Day Edition — Debt, Defense, and Economic Uncertainty
In this episode of “Baker Briefing,” Ambassador David M. Satterfield and John W. Diamond examine how conflict-related costs…
April 15, 2026 
The Energy Map in Mexico 2025–30: Spaces and Barriers to Private Investment
Recent legislative and regulatory changes are reshaping Mexico’s energy sector. In this working paper, Miriam Grunstein…
April 15, 2026 
Locked in Low Gear: Mexico’s Struggling Economy
Since 2018, Mexico’s economic growth has slowed, largely due to structural challenges. In this brief, Tony Payan, Gabriela…
April 15, 2026 
New Texas Hemp Rules and the Future of Cannabis Policy
In this episode, Ed Emmett and Katharine Neill Harris examine Texas’ new hemp regulations, including what has changed and…
April 13, 2026 
The Binational Bank Tackling the Border’s Water Crisis
John Beckham, managing director of the North American Development Bank, joined center experts Tony Payan and Ivonne Cruz to…
April 13, 2026 
Gulf States Retain Advantages in the AI Race Despite War
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are emerging as major global players in artificial intelligence. A new working…
April 10, 2026 
Nutrition and Physical Activity Trends in Houston Schools
New research from the Center for Health Policy highlights differences in health outcomes between HISD students and their…
April 10, 2026