Yearly Archives: 2026
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California’s small CEQA workarounds aren’t enough to produce the housing needed
If housing can only be built by repeatedly bypassing the state’s primary environmental review law, then the law needs to be changed.
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Pennsylvania House Bill 1834 would single out data centers as large-load electricity customers
There is no reason to single out data centers from other large-load electricity users for either more or less preferential treatment.
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U.S. v. Hemani: Federal ban on firearm possession by unlawful drug users violates the Second Amendment
This ban violates the Constitution because it is historical, vague, and far too broad.
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Congress introduces bipartisan push to fix FCC satellite delays and bolster commercial space
The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would modernize the Federal Communications Commission’s satellite licensing procedures.
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New Hampshire House Bill 1124 would guarantee the “Right to Compute”
When overly burdensome laws or regulations are passed, this bill would allow an avenue for redress by affected innovators.
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New Hampshire House Bill 1658 is not the best option for keeping kids safe online
If passed, New Hampshire House Bill 1658 would force all users to hand over their personal information.
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Despite increased funding, transit ridership hasn’t returned in most areas
States where transit continued to support local, all-day travel generally saw steadier post-pandemic recoveries than those focused primarily on peak-hour commuting into downtown job centers.
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House Bill 78 would expose Alaska to billions in additional costs
House Bill 78 could cost Alaska's taxpayers more than $7 billion in the coming decades.
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Alaska’s defined contribution plan is a better benefit than a pension for most state public workers
State policymakers should keep the defined contribution plan open as an option for those who would like to take advantage of its inherent advantages.
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Proposed bill would give Michigan the best open enrollment law in the nation
Michigan House Bill 5310 is a strong bill that would allow students to attend the public school that is the right fit for free, regardless of where they live, and would implement excellent transparency provisions.
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Virginia Senate Bill 85 could create issues for users looking to protect and control their data
Senate Bill 85 presents problematic interoperability requirements that could pose privacy and cybersecurity risks.
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Kansas Senate Bill 372 is a troubling approach to online youth safety
This heavy-handed and constitutionally troubling approach to online youth safety puts sensitive personal information at risk.
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Ohio should regulate kratom-related products for adult use instead of pursuing overly restrictive bans
A sufficiently regulated, adult-use framework for kratom and its analogs better aligns with Senate Bill 2’s demand for the least‑burdensome regulation.
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A housing-centered harm reduction approach to homelessness and public safety
Public safety reform should not be defined by how many arrests are made, but by how many people are safely housed, connected to care, and able to rebuild their lives.
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The Trump administration politically targets California’s transportation funding
There is a difference between clawing back funds for misuse and taking back funds to punish political opponents.
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Aviation Policy News: The so-called Brand New Air Traffic Control System
Plus: FAA controller shortage getting worse, revitalizing Dulles Airport, and more.
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How the proposed billionaire tax would backfire and hurt California
While taxing billionaires may feel cathartic to some, it’s neither a smart nor a sustainable solution to California’s debt and deficits.
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Open enrollment would help Alaska’s students and public schools
Alaska should adopt a strong cross- and within-district open enrollment policy that ensures transfers are free for students and their families.
