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Michigan Enacts Comprehensive Tolling Study
The law could provide a long-term solution to funding and modernizing Michigan’s highways, which are in poor condition
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New York Subways Can Avoid Dramatic Shutdowns Even Without More Federal Stimulus Money
Good public policy requires serious cost/benefit analysis to find the most effective use of available transportation funds.
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Florida Legislation Addresses Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms
These reforms are a strong step toward addressing Florida’s water quality crisis.
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A Better Alternative to More Coronavirus Stimulus Spending and Loan Programs
Tax-exempt CoVictory Bonds and Loans could rally everyone —from mom and pop shops to big institutional investors— to privately finance a victory over the coronavirus recession.
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We Need More, and Better, Data on Policing and the Criminal Justice System
The lack of quality data on policing reflects the poor state of transparency in the criminal justice system and is holding back law enforcement reform efforts.
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Florida Passes Major Occupational Licensing Reform But More Needs to Be Done
These reforms rightly deserve praise as a major step in the right direction, but there is still ample room for further licensing deregulation in Florida.
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How States Can Improve Virtual Education Policies and Adapt During Coronavirus Pandemic
School finance systems need to count students accurately, fund students equitably, and allow students and parents to seek quality, customized education options.
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Michigan Moves to Study Interstate Tolling As Way to Improve Highways
Tolling study should lead Michigan to develop sustainable funding streams for the highway infrastructure the state needs.
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The Potential Risks and Rewards of CalPERS’ New Investment Policy
The nation's largest public pension plan is seeking better returns by investing in more private equity and allowing strategic borrowing.