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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..
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Why New Mexico’s newborn state custody directive is a harmful misstep
Separating families based on flawed toxicology screening undermines family-centered solutions.
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Trump’s unchecked tariff power is undermining U.S. economy and freight stability
The easiest solution to this problem is for Congress to reassert its authority on trade, though it seems unwilling to do so—so far.
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Google avoids court-ordered breakup as AI revitalizes competition
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta rejected a Department of Justice proposal that would have forced Google to sell Chrome and Android.
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Gen Z’s privacy preferences and the future of data privacy
Gen Z habits illuminate a broader truth about modern privacy: people want agency, adaptability, and meaningful control over their data.
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President Trump’s executive orders threaten cities and states that allow cashless bail
Targeted and carefully designed bail reform can protect public safety and uphold constitutional values. The administration’s crackdown is neither.
