The emerging race in stem cells

Thursday, December 02, 2004

California stepped out with financial support for embryonic stem cells, and now other states are worried about being left behind. Here's a good overview.

An innovative official in Illinois proposes that the state finance a $1 billion program in stem cell research by imposing a 6% sales tax on cosmetic surgery: a "nip and tuck" tax. (There's a joke in there somewhere, but I'm not smart enough to find it.)
Read more.

Meanwhile, a week ago, Wisconsin's governor proposed investing $750 million to accelerate stem cell research. Read more. At the same time, Milwaukee's mayor believes that the governor's propsoal does not reflect the right balance within the state. Read more

Not surpisingly, the proposal has also touched off opposition from conservative groups.

posted by Ed Morrison |

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