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Proposed I-5 express lanes would help Southern California’s drivers and economy
Express lanes would reduce congestion along the I-5 corridor. Less stop-and-go traffic also means the project would reduce emissions.
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Hemp in Texas: Regulation—not THC prohibition—is the sensible path forward
The upcoming special session gives Texas a chance to demonstrate how conservative states can responsibly regulate adult-use substances.
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Congress, states explore AI tools to fight Medicare, Medicaid fraud
Continued investment in artificial intelligence may help agencies achieve more accurate oversight and reduce waste in public health care spending.
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Taxpayers shouldn’t bail out the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana without reform
State lawmakers have approved a pair of measures that, while seemingly helpful, could ultimately burden taxpayers without solving the underlying problems.
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Examining the latest K-12 public school enrollment data and trends
Nationwide, public school enrollment has fallen by 1.28 million students since the start of COVID-19.
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Mileage-based user fees without GPS might be the best step to replace fuel taxes
Odometer readings could replace fuel taxes today in many states with no new technology needed.
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Louisiana passes public-private partnership bill for toll road project to Port of New Orleans
A well-executed St. Bernard road corridor public-private partnership offers faster timelines, stronger budget safeguards, and measurable performance guarantees.
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Trump should end WHO’s sway over the FDA
While the World Health Organization’s potential interference has diminished, remnants of its influence over American health policy remain.
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Institutional investors are not to blame for U.S. housing prices
Local government policies that do not let housing supply keep up with demand are to blame for disrupted housing markets.
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The troubling decline of the users-pay, users-benefit principle in infrastructure funding
The federal government's current and long-term fiscal solvency should concern everyone involved in U.S. infrastructure.
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With additional plans reporting, total unfunded public pension liabilities in the U.S. grow to $1.61 trillion
Information added to the Annual Pension Solvency and Performance Report finds the median funded ratio across public pension plans decreased marginally to 75.8%.
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Indiana becomes first state to approve interstate tolling to rebuild highways
As the fuel tax produces less revenue, Indiana’s interstate highways are also reaching the end of their design life.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — June 2025
While many good psychedelics reforms failed to pass, there were a few notable wins from 2025 state legislative sessions.
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California’s Senate Bill 813 is a novel approach to AI safety
The bill’s approach may serve as a viable alternative to heavy-handed regulation, but lawmakers should proceed carefully.
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The AMA’s misleading narrative on vaping harms public health
The debate over vaping and e-cigarettes remains mired in fearmongering, and the American Medical Association is a key contributor to the problem.
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How LAUSD can deal with budget deficit, declining enrollment
California ranks fourth in the nation in public school spending growth since 2002, which has helped masked the Los Angeles Unified School District's financial mess.
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Which K-12 finance systems foster school choice?
A look at education funding portability in five states and why it matters.
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More states should expand school choice for public school students
Letting students attend whichever public schools are the best fit for them is a straightforward way to improve public schools and student outcomes.
