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Arkansas could be the 12th state to enact a robust open enrollment law
The LEARNS Act would provide universal school choice for all Arkansas families by 2026.
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Three common mistakes in cannabis legalization proposals this year
More than a dozen states are currently considering legalizing medical marijuana or adult-use cannabis.
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Public pension fund trustees have a perfect path to avoid the politics of ESG investing
ESG is a political construct and has no direct correlation to how a pension system should invest its assets.
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California should stop relying on taxation by citation
Using fines and fees to generate government revenue undermines justice and fiscal responsibility in California.
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The effect of menthol bans on cigarette sales: Evidence from Massachusetts
Massachusetts' flavored tobacco ban primarily sent buyers to other states and illicit markets.
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California’s schools need to adapt to the state budget woes
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently-released budget projects a $22.5 billion deficit, which means school districts will likely need to rightsize operations.
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How states can learn from Wisconsin’s cross-district open enrollment system
The number of participants in Wisconsin's program has grown from 2,500 students to more than 70,000 students.
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Louisiana has been detaining people beyond their legal release dates for over a decade
Louisiana’s routine practice of overdetention is not only unjust, but it also comes at a steep cost to taxpayers.
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New York shouldn’t ban flavored tobacco products
Advocates claim that menthol cigarettes are more addictive, easier for kids to start using, and harder for smokers to quit. But none of these claims are true.
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Cutting California’s budget deficit and reforming state government
Gov. Newsom should start to eliminate regulations stifling things like infrastructure and housing projects and right-size government.
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Protecting customer privacy in mileage-based user fee systems
By incorporating privacy protections at the beginning of technology development along with strict legal requirements on data handling, privacy concerns can be addressed.
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The urgent need for more truck parking spaces
The best congressional option would be a repeal of the ban on commercial services at Interstate rest areas.
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Land-use regulations continue to cause housing shortage
Local governments must act to reduce the restrictions, compliance costs, and uncertainty introduced by burdensome land-use regulations.
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Changes to Section 230 would have devastating consequences for the internet and free speech
The Supreme Court is considering Gonzales v. Google, a very important case regarding the future of the internet and digital platforms.
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Stop disguising the real costs of building and maintaining highways and bridges
Today, rather than being paid for by their users, highways are increasingly subsidized by federal taxpayers—or their grandchildren.
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Open enrollment could make Missouri a school choice leader
Proposed legislation in Missouri would would establish a an open enrollment program to allow students the opportunity to attend the public school of their choice.
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How K-12 education is funded
Funding for K-12 public education is a shared responsibility between federal, state, and local governments.
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Pennsylvania public schools need funding reform, not more money
Data show Pennsylvania schools are well funded. But how this funding gets to students is a problem.
