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Frequently asked questions about Montana school finance reform
Montana employs a hybrid education funding formula that has features of multiple formula types—student-centered, resource-based, and program-based.
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Public land is not a silver bullet for the housing shortage
Addressing the housing crisis requires more than simply increasing the amount of available land.
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Making the next surface transportation reauthorization bill fiscally responsible
The federal government can no longer afford ever-expanding borrowing to support roads, highways, and bridges that states and metro areas should finance.
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How civil forfeiture targets everyday Americans, not kingpins
Civil asset forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to permanently seize property suspected of being connected to criminal activity.
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How Brazil’s X ban signals growing control over online free speech
Brazil should be viewed as a cautionary tale for the United States regarding the consequences of unchecked discretionary power over digital speech.
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New data shows no surge in problem gambling following sports betting expansion
A free, competitive, and well-monitored market is the best way to keep betting fair, safe, and aboveboard.
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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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The push for greater oversight of homeschoolers
A proposal in Illinois would interfere with the thousands of homeschool parents who are deeply invested in seeing their children succeed.
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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.
