Yearly Archives: 2025
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New York’s proposed political deepfake ban suppresses speech and violates the First Amendment
Libel and slander laws already exist and can be used by lawmakers worried about how deepfakes could harm their reputations or spread misinformation.
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Victim-offender dialogues may help victims heal
Research evidence suggests that victim-offender dialogue can have positive impacts on victims’ healing and may even have positive effects against recidivism.
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House Bill 78 exposes Alaska to significant additional costs
This bill could realistically add $11.4 billion in additional costs to future state budgets and reintroduce Alaska to significant pension risk.
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Medicaid is failing people leaving prison, and we’re all paying the price
Addressing Medicaid’s shortcomings isn’t just about fiscally responsible solutions; it’s about empowering individuals to jumpstart their reentry to society.
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Pension Reform News: Alaska isn’t experiencing a public employee turnover crisis
Plus: San Diego’s avoidable pension problem, an opportunity for public pensions to bolster long-term security, and more.
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Virginia’s Senate Bill 826 would reduce uncertainty associated with occupational licensing approvals
Senate Bill 826 would bring Virginia’s licensing policies in line with the 25 other states that have adopted predetermination processes.
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In Florida, drug deaths rose under former Attorney General Pam Bondi
During Bondi's time as the state's attorney general, drug overdose deaths in Florida nearly doubled.
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Why traditional government pension plans don’t work for today’s new employees
Stakeholders in public retirement systems should adopt effective plans for new hires while maintaining their commitment to existing employees.
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Aviation Policy News: Lessons from the deadly DC plane collision
Plus: Why more funding won't solve air traffic control's problems, examining wrong claims about DEI lower controller performance, and more.
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Alaska is retaining public workers better than most states
Alaska's public sector turnover rates are significantly lower than both statewide and national private-sector averages and lower than most states offering defined benefit pensions.
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Public pension plans should capitalize on strong investment returns to build long-term stability
In 2024, most public pension plans reported investment returns above their long-term assumed rates of return.
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Nebraska Legislative Bill 557 would improve open enrollment
Adopting robust open enrollment policies in Nebraska would help ensure that public schools are available to all students.
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What does the failure of suburban Atlanta transportation referendums mean for transit?
Since voters are not interested in increasing their sales tax rate, county governments must fund transit through other means, probably general budget appropriations.
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Nebraska aims to have the third-best open enrollment policy nationwide
Nebraska Legislative Bill 557 would open all public schools across the state to any student interested in transferring via a randomized lottery.
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Alaska Senate Bill 82 would make it easier for students to transfer schools
Adopting a robust open enrollment policy in Alaska would help ensure that public schools are available to all students.
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New Mexico’s proposed labor peace mandate violates federal law
House Bill 331 would unconstitutionally usurp the exclusive jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board to govern private-sector labor relations.
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Texas aims to be in the top five states with the best K-12 open enrollment policies
Texas Senate Bill 686 would significantly improve schooling options for students by establishing statewide open enrollment programs.
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New Hampshire House Bill 741-FN would improve open enrollment
Adopting a robust open enrollment policy in New Hampshire would help ensure that public schools are available to all students.
