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Maryland P3 express lanes project will help roadways, taxpayers
Maryland's P3 project will be financed based on tolls that commuters choose to pay, and the risk of insufficient traffic and revenue will be borne by the P3 company, not Maryland taxpayers.
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Houston firefighter pension plan makes a bold move into cryptocurrency investing
The Houston Firefighters’ Relief & Retirement Fund has invested $25 million in cryptocurrency.
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Denver shouldn’t ban flavored tobacco products
The Denver City Council is pushing a flavored tobacco ban in the hopes it will slash the number of youths experimenting with e-cigarettes. But data shows that other states and cities have seen negative consequences from such policies.
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Federal Department of Labor halts California transit grants over public pension dispute
Reports indicate that California transit agencies stand to lose a total of $12 billion in federal funding due to the decision.
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Republican-backed marijuana bill is an important step toward legalization
For legalization to become a reality, a broad bipartisan Congressional coalition of support is necessary.
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Administrative bloat isn’t the biggest problem facing school district budgets
Growing employee benefit debt costs - not administrative spending - is the biggest line item keeping new education dollars out of the classroom.
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Vermont explores public pension and OPEB reform
Vermont's public pension and OPEB plans have billions in unfunded liabilities weighing on taxpayers.
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Can virtual reality technology encourage remote work and slow climate change?
Virtual reality headsets and virtual meetings rooms could enhance the telecommuting experience for some.
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The potential negative health impacts of plastics are making headlines once again
Public health experts' concerns over the use of plastics is likely overblown.