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Local Governments Should Use Budget Surpluses to Pay Down Debt
If California's cities and public agencies are experiencing a large surplus, they should look to pay off debt, including other post-employment benefits liabilities.
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California’s Public Schools Need More Choices and Flexibility
Students and parents seeking choices, flexibility, and tailored education options shouldn’t have to leave California to get them.
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The Future of North Dakota Pension Reform
North Dakota should adopt pension reform that reduces long-term risk for taxpayers and maintains attractive retirement options for state workers
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Transparency Laws Improve Accountability, Trust in Law Enforcement
If police officers are engaging in misconduct the public must be able to discover it.
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Reconsidering the Way We View and Measure Poverty
The Biden administration's increase to the child tax credit will likely help many families, but we also need to change the way we measure and address poverty.
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How and Why Hamtramck, Michigan, Cut the City’s Retiree Health Care Benefits
Hamtramck’s experience serves as a cautionary tale to other state and local governments that are offering OPEB plans that are not prefunded.
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Worrying About Mandates and Lockdowns as Delta Variant Hits Unvaccinated Californians
Policymakers should pay attention to the science and Californians should encourage each other to get vaccinated.
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States Should Not Suspend Driver’s Licenses When People Can’t Pay Fines and Fees
Suspending driver's licenses is a largely arbitrary and regressive form of punishment that does not improve roadway safety or prevent future crimes.
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Foraging For Berries and Feeding the Homeless Shouldn’t Be Crimes
America has an overcriminalization problem. If you’ve ever picked a blackberry, apple, or dandelion in a park, there’s a very good chance that you broke the law.