On the recordAugust 6, 2026
Offering bets on destructive wildfires threatens to minimize communities’ suffering all so the rich and powerful can profit.
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heinrich.senate.govOffering bets on destructive wildfires threatens to minimize communities’ suffering all so the rich and powerful can profit.
Senator Heinrich's statement on prediction markets and wildfires.
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