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  • Why U.S. airport public-private partnerships may finally happen
    Why U.S. airport public-private partnerships may finally happen

    The United States needs to "“move toward the airport financing model prevalent in Europe and other parts of the world where private companies take over development and management of airports under long-term leases with governments.”

    By Robert Poole
    November 11, 2024

  • Why smoking cessation programs should embrace vaping
    Why smoking cessation programs should embrace vaping

    Contrary to widespread belief, there is substantial proof that e-cigarettes are a viable and successful cessation tool.

    By Layal Bou Harfouch
    November 8, 2024

  • Missing middle housing policies balance interests while addressing the affordable housing crisis
    Missing middle housing policies balance interests while addressing the affordable housing crisis

    While some progress has been made, medium-density housing is still far outpaced by traditional single-family homes.

    By Eliza Terziev
    November 4, 2024

  • What the birth dearth means for public schools
    What the birth dearth means for public schools

    Fewer students and increased competition will require public institutions to be dynamic and responsive.

    By Aaron Garth Smith and Jude Schwalbach
    November 4, 2024

  • No, Florida’s marijuana measure won’t create a cannabis monopoly—as long as lawmakers don’t screw it up
    No, Florida’s marijuana measure won’t create a cannabis monopoly—as long as lawmakers don’t screw it up

    Preventing monopolization in Florida’s marijuana market requires focusing on creating accessible and fair conditions for all businesses.

    By Madison Carlino
    October 30, 2024

  • Grading every state’s public school open enrollment laws
    Grading every state’s public school open enrollment laws

    Open enrollment laws let students transfer from their assigned public schools to other public schools with open seats.

    By Jude Schwalbach
    October 29, 2024

  • Psilocybin access would improve mental health care in Massachusetts
    Psilocybin access would improve mental health care in Massachusetts

    Ballot Question 4 would create a regulated framework for legal, professionally facilitated psychedelic services and therapy.

    By Gregory Ferenstein
    October 25, 2024

  • Virginia’s K-12 funding system needs an overhaul, not tweaks
    Virginia’s K-12 funding system needs an overhaul, not tweaks

    Virginia can do better by its students, but that requires ripping off the band-aid and pursuing a comprehensive school finance overhaul. 

    By Christian Barnard and Kyle Abbott
    October 25, 2024

  • Policy discussions around rail safety regulation should consider the role of standards
    Policy discussions around rail safety regulation should consider the role of standards

    Any proposed safety regulation should address an identified market failure and avoid short-circuiting the continual evolution of safety-enhancing technologies, standards, and operating practices.

    By Marc Scribner
    October 25, 2024

  • Webinar: Best practices in optional defined contribution plans for public workers
    Webinar: Best practices in optional defined contribution plans for public workers

    For those looking to implement or improve an optional defined contribution plan to go alongside an existing pension, several key policy decisions are important.

    By Zachary Christensen and Mariana Trujillo
    October 23, 2024

  • Alabama courts keep money from fines that should go to victims
    Alabama courts keep money from fines that should go to victims

    Alabama’s current system of fines and fees is geared more towards funding the government than ensuring victims receive restitution they are owed.

    By Gary Charles
    October 22, 2024

  • Arkansas K-12 education finance series: How to improve the state’s school funding system 
    Arkansas K-12 education finance series: How to improve the state’s school funding system 

    Arkansas is in a good position to build on recent K-12 reform successes and pursue comprehensive school finance reform in the coming year.

    By Christian Barnard
    October 22, 2024

  • A Texas law governing firefighter pensions is straining city budgets
    A Texas law governing firefighter pensions is straining city budgets

    Without reforms, Texas cities will continue to face escalating public pension liabilities, jeopardizing their financial stability and burdening taxpayers.

    By Ryan Frost
    October 22, 2024

  • States should use budget surpluses to pay down public pension debt
    States should use budget surpluses to pay down public pension debt

    States with budget surpluses should reduce expensive, long-standing debts, including unfunded public pension obligations.

    By Steve Vu
    October 21, 2024

  • Arkansas K-12 education finance series: Teacher pay before and after the 2023 LEARNS Act
    Arkansas K-12 education finance series: Teacher pay before and after the 2023 LEARNS Act

    The LEARNS Act will have a substantial impact on the state’s school finance system moving forward. 

    By Christian Barnard
    October 21, 2024

  • Economists receive 2024 Nobel for work on institutions and economic prosperity
    Economists receive 2024 Nobel for work on institutions and economic prosperity

    Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson received the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

    By Kyle Abbott and Max Gulker
    October 18, 2024

  • The US needs to reform harbor fees to encourage more equitable trading
    The US needs to reform harbor fees to encourage more equitable trading

    A user fee based on tonnage appears to be the most promising solution.

    By Jay Derr
    October 15, 2024

  • In latest political move against tolling and public-private partnerships, Texas buys out private toll road
    In latest political move against tolling and public-private partnerships, Texas buys out private toll road

    State leaders in Texas have turned against tolling, but the regional transportation organizations continue to embrace user-financed highway projects.

    By Robert Poole
    October 14, 2024

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