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Sales Taxes Are the Most Regressive Source of Transportation Funding
Roads and highways should be paid for by their users.
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Bus Rapid Transit Provides Cost-Effective Mass Transit Options
For many high-density corridors, bus rapid transit is going to be a better, more cost-effective option than rail.
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Florida’s Social Media Law Is Unconstitutional
As this social media bill worked its way to the governor’s desk, it was widely pointed out that these restrictions are blatantly unconstitutional.
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Biden Executive Order Expected to Target Occupational Licenses
The Biden administration's effort is admirable and signals continued bipartisan support for occupational licensing reform.
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One Year of High Investment Returns Does Little to Improve Long-Term Public Pension Funding Levels
Public pension systems should view this year’s excellent investment returns as an outlier, not a norm.
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Public Pensions Shouldn’t Prioritize Political and Social Goals Over Investment Returns
Policymakers should avoid making political statements with pension funds and instead focus on fulfilling the promises made to retirees.
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Paying for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and Rebuilding Interstates
America should be trying to address a several-trillion-dollar backlog of infrastructure needs, not maximize the amount of federal spending.
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Hollywood, Florida’s Pension Debt Problem
Hollywood, Florida has over $1 billion in public pension and retiree health care debt.
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States Need to Reform Criminal Justice Fines and Fees
The criminal justice system's unfair fines and fees create a cycle of punishment