Marc Joffe is a senior policy analyst at Reason Foundation.
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Despite Pension Changes, Costs Continue to Weigh on Phoenix’s Municipal Finances
Retirement costs absorbing almost one-quarter of city's general fund
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Mapping Texas Pension Review Board Data
The Pension Review Board data shows that many local pension systems are severely underfunded.
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Proposed Bay Area Toll Hike Is Unlikely to Deliver on Mass Transit Promises
Throwing money at public transportation infrastructure has been a poor bet in the United States for many years now.
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The Tax Cuts Benefit Most of Us Now, But Harm Future Generations
At some point, the cumulative impact of all this deficit spending will trigger an economic crisis.
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California’s School Districts Are Spending More and More on Retirees
Pension contributions are continuing to rise and will eat up money that should go toward educating students.
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Are Pension Trusts the Answer to California Local Government Pension Problems
As California local governments face skyrocketing pension costs, some are looking at Section 115 Trusts as a way to pay down unfunded liabilities.
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Hurricane Irma Could Tip US Virgin Islands into Bankruptcy
Hurricane Irma was still a Category 5 storm when it ravaged the U.S. Virgin Islands last week. Damage to the territory’s tourism infrastructure may compel the government to use the bankruptcy process that Congress created for Puerto Rico last year.
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As Local Governments Deal With Pension Crisis, Key Case Heads to State Supreme Court
California Supreme Court case on San Diego pension reforms will impact cities and counties across state.
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To Help Fix Housing, Disclose Mortgage Addresses
Mortgage investors should have the same privilege as banks
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How to Restore Trust in Mortgage-Backed Securities
Perpetuating government control of housing finance in todayâ??s era of high deficits is unaffordable
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How to Reduce the Government’s Trillions In Housing Credit Risk
New ideas for the mortgage reform debate