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Virginia reduces unnecessary licensing barriers for people with criminal records
The passage of Virginia Senate Bill 826 demonstrates a bipartisan commitment to common-sense criminal justice reform.
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Puerto Rico’s housing crisis is no accident—it’s by design
Puerto Rico faces some of the most significant affordability challenges in the United States, yet it is often overlooked in national housing policy discussions.
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Google found guilty of monopolizing online advertising as fight against Big Tech goes bipartisan
A federal court issued a partial verdict against Google on Thursday in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice.
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Will Amazon choose free markets or corporate welfare?
Will Jeff Bezos put his money where his mouth is and end his company's participation in economic development subsidies?
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — April 2025
State efforts to legalize psychedelic therapies have made strides during the 2025 legislative sessions.
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Why open enrollment laws that let public schools reject transfer students aren’t good enough
Families and policymakers shouldn’t settle for open enrollment laws that allow public schools with open seats to reject transfer students.
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In memoriam: Bill Dunn
“Bill was a fearless defender of liberty,” said Reason Foundation President David Nott.
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Changing North Carolina’s investment strategy would bring significant risks to taxpayers, public pensions
North Carolina taxpayers are obligated to pay for constitutionally-protected public pensions if the state's investments don't meet expectations.
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Hawaiian company challenges the constitutionality of the Jones Act
A new lawsuit argues the Jones Act raises costs, reduces competition and hurts consumers and businesses in Hawaii.
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Mississippi adopts hybrid retirement design in major pension reform
A sustainable new “hybrid” retirement design has been adopted, but major funding and design issues remain for 2026.
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Open enrollment can help New Hampshire’s students and school districts
In the “live free or die” state, switching public schools is surprisingly difficult. Open enrollment could make it easier.
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The Trump administration should promote criminal record expungement
The Trump administration should pursue expungement reforms to ease individuals’ reintegration into society.
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The failure of Massachusetts’ tobacco flavor ban
Data shows a surge in illegal vape seizures from 71,746 in 2022 to 308,100 in 2024.
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Exploring new data on the safety of psychedelics
Reason Foundation’s recently published psychedelics dashboard offers a clearer picture of how psilocybin access is affecting communities.
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New York needs to revisit and improve congestion pricing plan
A sensible congestion pricing program should provide a revenue stream that could reverse the city’s anti-roadway policies and help improve MTA’s buses and subways.
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Houston’s housing success is a model for other cities
Evidence from Houston suggests that a decentralized regulatory climate has fostered a housing market capable of effectively adjusting to price pressure.
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The SEC’s crypto war has ended overnight. What happens next?
A transparent, consistent legal framework would provide stability and unleash the benefits of blockchain technology.
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Why opposition to New Jersey’s housing reform is misguided
With home prices and rents continuing to rise, New Jersey cannot afford to stall housing reform progress.
