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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.
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Colorado can lead on AI fairness without a regulatory straitjacket
There are evidence-based, market-oriented steps Colorado lawmakers could take in place of the state's existing artificial intelligence law.
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Free speech rights secure a legal victory over California’s restrictive deepfake laws
The case underscores the difficulty of state legislators trying to regulate AI-generated content without infringing on constitutionally protected speech.
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Federal transit programs need to be reformed to protect taxpayers, improve service
With costs increasing and transit ridership declining in many cities, Congress needs a more constructive, results-driven approach to federal transit grants.
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Next steps after the Senate rejected an AI regulation moratorium
The Senate's compromise effort for a federal moratorium on state laws regulating AI may show the way toward a politically viable path.
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Evidence, not fear, should guide the FDA’s vaping policies
To reduce the spread of illicit products and improve public health outcomes, the FDA should authorize a broader range of regulated, appealing alternatives.
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Proxy firms’ lawsuits highlight need for public pension systems to prioritize investment returns
When pension funds follow flawed advice, the result is lower returns and higher taxpayer costs.
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Improving Kentucky’s open enrollment program would help students and families
Strengthening Kentucky’s student-transfer policies would further empower families with the freedom to choose public schools.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — August 2025
Arizona allocates funding for ibogaine research, Reason Foundation to testify at Mississippi informational hearing about ibogaine, and more.
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act taxes gamblers on money they didn’t keep
When taxes make legal gambling punitive, players move underground—shrinking the legal industry, fueling illicit activity, and costing jobs and revenue.
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Over 99% of public pensions failed to meet their assumed rate of investment returns
And 86% of public pension plans still have assumed rates of return that are higher than their 23-year average.
