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Reforming the TSA so airport security isn’t impacted by government shutdowns
Congress should remove TSA's conflict of interest as both the provider and regulator of airport security.
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Only in America: Government shutdown causes air traffic control problems
It’s time for the U.S. to join the rest of the world in recognizing that governments should regulate safety but not run air traffic control.
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New data model addresses Florida’s statewide housing supply shortages
The new Florida Housing Data Project is an interactive webpage providing housing data and analysis for the state and each of its counties.
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Open enrollment is an important part of school choice for California
California’s current public school transfer laws are overly restrictive, complicated and in need of reform.
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Sen. Ted Cruz proposes federal regulatory sandbox to encourage AI innovation, development
The SANDBOX Act would allow innovators to obtain temporary regulatory waivers for artificial intelligence technologies from federal agencies.
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How Congress can spur the modernization of U.S. airports
Congress should enable airports to improve their performance and compete on a level playing field with airport public-private partnerships in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
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A look at the White House’s pro-innovation artificial intelligence ‘action plan’
The White House's AI action plan represents a clear policy direction favoring rapid innovation and reduced regulatory oversight.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — October 2025
Kentucky debates clinical ibogaine trials, Mississippi considers ibogaine, Massachusetts bill would decriminalize psilocybin, and more.
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Restricting mobile health vans in Philadelphia will lead to more overdose deaths
Philadelphia's city government can address legitimate quality-of-life concerns in Kensington without constraining lifesaving services.
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The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit does not address the root of America’s housing challenges
While the tax credit has maintained support since its inception, it is worth considering whether alternative policies would better address current housing needs.
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The Army Corps of Engineers is failing to disburse port funding
Congress should allocate the funds that ports have planned for and were promised rather than allowing the Army Corps of Engineers to circumvent congressional intent.
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Mamdani’s rent freeze: Politics, policy, and the fate of small property owners
If the goal is truly to help tenants, reforming the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act may be a more immediate, effective, and sustainable path.
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First look at the Trump administration’s transportation regulatory agenda
The Spring 2025 edition marks the first Unified Agenda publication of the second Trump administration.
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Consumer welfare was pivotal in the Google antitrust remedies decision
Judge Amit Mehta’s decision in the remedies phase of the Google search antitrust trial should be viewed with cautious optimism.
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An evolving legal landscape for marijuana and firearms
Two recent federal court decisions signal a fundamental shift in how courts evaluate federal restrictions on firearm ownership by marijuana users.
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How government workforce reductions can impact public pension debt
Public pension plans need to lower their payroll growth assumptions or transition to a method that is less sensitive to payroll fluctuations.
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LAUSD celebrates mediocre test scores
If these test scores are the definition of a breakthrough success, LAUSD’s bar for student achievement isn't high enough.
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3 top priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization bill
Road pricing, toll financing of major infrastructure, and devolution of some functions should be part of the transportation bill..