Public Forum 2026 February Topic

Paras Kumar | Jan 01, 2026
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Resolved: The Federal Trade Commission should establish a federal regulatory framework for sports betting.

A total of 324 coaches and 1,153 students voted for the resolution. The winning resolution received 60% of the coach vote and 45% of the student vote.

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