Robert Melvin
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- Sep 22, 2026
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R Street Testimony for MD Commission on Climate Change in Support of AV Deployment in Maryland - R Street Institute (opens the original)
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The Honorable Serena McIlwainChair, Maryland Commission on Climate ChangeSecretary, Maryland Department of the Environment1800 Washington BlvdBaltimore, MD 21230 Re: Comments on Proposed 2026 Individual Commissioner Recommendation #2, “The Maryland legislature should make it legal to use autonomous vehicles that are EVs.” Secretary Serena McIlwain and Members of the Commission: My name is Robert Melvin, and I am the Northeast region director at the R Street Institute, which is a nonprofit, nonpa
How Virginia’s Recent Opioid Reform Helps Pregnant Mothers - R Street Institute (opens the original)
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Following your doctor’s advice while pregnant just became less complicated in Virginia. Until recently, expectant mothers receiving medically prescribed treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) could face the prospect of a child protective services (CPS) investigation solely because they were following their healthcare provider’s treatment plan for dealing with their drug addiction. Thanks to the reforms under House Bill 283, this is no longer the case. Without these protections, mothers could ha
How Maryland is expanding access to addiction treatment - R Street Institute (opens the original)
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Which is easier to obtain in Maryland: illicit opioids such as fentanyl, or a prescribed medication such as buprenorphine used for treating opioid use disorder? The answer may surprise you. In many cases, accessing buprenorphine is actually more challenging. While illicit opioids are widely available, those seeking treatment often face delays, limited appointment availability and a shortage of nearby providers. A person can decide they are finally ready to begin treatment, but because addiction
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