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Oregon Supreme Court Ruling Has Major Implications for Retirement Security and Hybrid Plan Design
The court's ruling has far-reaching implications for hybrid retirement systems like Oregon’s.
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Five Steps to Guide Transportation Spending and Planning During Coronavirus Pandemic
An approach to understanding and addressing the new challenges the coronavirus pandemic and recession bring to infrastructure funding and planning.
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The U.S. Supreme Court and the Contract Clause Today: Implications for Public Pension Reform
Who would benefit the most from a “conservative” reading of the Contract Clause? Public-employee unions.
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It’s More Important Than Ever to Let Education Funding Follow Kids
A massive crisis like the coronavirus pandemic is not the time to limit options for families struggling to find a way to balance their health, kids’ educations and parents’ careers.
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Pension Funds Should Reject Politically Motivated Divestiture
Divestiture policies based on political interests extend beyond the role of public pension fund managers and are very unlikely to accomplish the intended outcome.
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California Supreme Court Upholds Pension Reform Twice, But the “California Rule” Persists
These two cases do provide some welcome clarity around the edges of the California rule.
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Montana Should Reject Proposed Ban on Flavored Vaping Products
Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services is pushing to permanently ban e-cigarette flavors in the state.
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How Congress’ Proposed Marijuana Banking Reform Would Boost Government Budgets
Marijuana banking law reforms could help the economy, state and local governments, small businesses, and be a net positive to the federal budget.
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Bill Would Allow Gig Economy Workers to Get Personal Protection Equipment From Companies
Many unnecessary federal regulations have prevented adequate access to PPE.
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How Government-Mandated Gym Closures Hurt Public Health and the Economy
The state’s current approach—forcing most health clubs to stay closed—is not a healthy prescription for citizens or businesses.
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Smoking, Vaping and the Risks From COVID-19
The CDC has provided no evidence to suggest that smoking increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
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Mississippi Public Pension Plan Faces Risks and Funding Challenges
Overly optimistic investment return assumptions have been the largest contributor to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi growing unfunded liability.
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Trump, Unions Call For More Taxpayer-Funded Airline Bailouts
Paying tens of thousands of airline employees not to work for three more years—waiting for air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels— makes no sense for federal taxpayers or airlines.
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Private Buses and Jitneys Are Trying to Fill a Market Need
Private jitney buses in New Jersey are cheaper, faster and more accessible than public transit for some communities.
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Families Considering Homeschooling Have a Variety of Options and Curriculum Choices
A list of popular homeschooling models and resources for parents, educators, and policymakers.
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Tackling Florida’s Blue-Green Algae Crisis Is Going to Be a Key to Economic Recovery
Another outbreak of toxic blue-green algae would further damage Florida's already struggling tourism industry.
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Assessing Joe Biden’s Proposed Tax Plan
Biden’s proposals are not likely to raise enough revenue to match his ambitious spending plans.
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Federal Aid for States Needs More Transparency, Should Not Reward Mismanagement
If Congress does move forward with even more spending, it’s important that any support program not reward or encourage fiscal mismanagement in state and local governments.
