Commentaries

Bankrupt, but Not Broken: How Detroit Can Build from Bankruptcy

By Anthony Randazzo
February 18, 2014

Better Winter Weather Planning Can Help Avert Next Transportation Crisis

By Baruch Feigenbaum
February 12, 2014

Revitalizing Detroit After Bankruptcy, a Panel Discussion and Q&A Session

February 12, 2014

California Legislators Go After Plastic Bags

Proposed ban won't make for good economic or environmental policy

By Julian Morris and Emily Ekins
February 10, 2014

Colorado Teachers, Parents, and Students Deserve Teacher Hiring Practices Based on Mutual Consent

By Ethan Roberts
February 6, 2014

Do We Need a House Public-Private Partnership Panel?

Congress announced the creation of a special panel to advise the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on public-private partnerships

By Robert Poole
February 6, 2014

High Quality Intercity Bus Makes New Rail in California Unecessary

By Baruch Feigenbaum and Michelangelo Landgrave
February 5, 2014

Better Planning Can Help Avert Next Crisis

By Baruch Feigenbaum
February 5, 2014

California Tries Backdoor Route to Universal Preschool

Bill would destroy private preschool market, cut school choice, and expand teachers' unions

By Lisa Snell
February 3, 2014

A Housing Bubble in Orange County?

Is Southern California's housing market boom sustainable or bound to burst?

By Anthony Randazzo
January 31, 2014

Europe Seeking to Reform Airport Subsidies

By Robert Poole
January 31, 2014

With Cancellation of Light Rail Line to LAX, Leaders Should Consider Other Transit Alternatives

By Michelangelo Landgrave
January 30, 2014

Privatization & Government Reform Newsletter #3 (Jan 2014 edition)

By Leonard Gilroy
January 29, 2014

PreCheck Expansion Raises Questions

By Robert Poole
January 29, 2014

Sampling the State of the State Speeches

Whether red or blue states, common themes include tax reform, government reform, rainy day funding

By Leonard Gilroy
January 29, 2014

An Orange County Housing Bubble?

By Anthony Randazzo
January 29, 2014

New York Launches First State-Level Social Impact Bond Program

Privately-financed program targets recidivism reduction among recently-released inmates

By Leonard Gilroy
January 29, 2014

Pennsylvania Ends Procurement for Private Lottery Management

Initiative stalled amid union, attorney general opposition

By Leonard Gilroy
January 29, 2014