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Open enrollment is a school choice policy that both blue and red states can embrace
Twenty-one states across the political spectrum allow students to enroll in district schools outside their residential zones.
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Texas Senate Bill 3 would harm the state’s hemp industry
Instead of outright prohibition, Texas legislators should develop a more balanced regulatory framework for hemp products.
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House task force seeks regulations that protect AI innovation
A report from the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence outlines a wide-ranging framework for balancing innovation with necessary safeguards.
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The U.S. national debt could end low interest rates
The projected surge in treasury bill issuances to finance fiscal deficits may hinder the Federal Reserve’s ability to lower interest rates.
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Proposed artificial intelligence legislation would drive innovation out of Texas
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act introduces sweeping obligations for developers and businesses that depend on AI.
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Why parking minimums are holding back housing
Minimum parking requirements significantly contribute to increased construction costs and limiting housing availability.
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New York has chance to improve congestion pricing plan
Focusing on generating revenue to bail out the transit system instead of traffic management was always going to reduce the program’s effectiveness in New York City.
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Will Martin Makary’s FDA listen to the evidence on e-cigarettes?
Instead of demonizing e-cigarettes, Trump's FDA should recognize them as a resource for public health.
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New York’s proposed political deepfake ban suppresses speech and violates the First Amendment
Libel and slander laws already exist and can be used by lawmakers worried about how deepfakes could harm their reputations or spread misinformation.
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Victim-offender dialogues may help victims heal
Research evidence suggests that victim-offender dialogue can have positive impacts on victims’ healing and may even have positive effects against recidivism.
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Medicaid is failing people leaving prison, and we’re all paying the price
Addressing Medicaid’s shortcomings isn’t just about fiscally responsible solutions; it’s about empowering individuals to jumpstart their reentry to society.
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Virginia’s Senate Bill 826 would reduce uncertainty associated with occupational licensing approvals
Senate Bill 826 would bring Virginia’s licensing policies in line with the 25 other states that have adopted predetermination processes.
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In Florida, drug deaths rose under former Attorney General Pam Bondi
During Bondi's time as the state's attorney general, drug overdose deaths in Florida nearly doubled.
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Why traditional government pension plans don’t work for today’s new employees
Stakeholders in public retirement systems should adopt effective plans for new hires while maintaining their commitment to existing employees.
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Alaska is retaining public workers better than most states
Alaska's public sector turnover rates are significantly lower than both statewide and national private-sector averages and lower than most states offering defined benefit pensions.
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Public pension plans should capitalize on strong investment returns to build long-term stability
In 2024, most public pension plans reported investment returns above their long-term assumed rates of return.
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What does the failure of suburban Atlanta transportation referendums mean for transit?
Since voters are not interested in increasing their sales tax rate, county governments must fund transit through other means, probably general budget appropriations.
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Nebraska aims to have the third-best open enrollment policy nationwide
Nebraska Legislative Bill 557 would open all public schools across the state to any student interested in transferring via a randomized lottery.
