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How to address Montana’s underfunded public pension plans
This analysis explores previous attempts to fund Montana's public pension plans and suggests new policies to consider.
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As Commercial Space Travel Becomes Reality, Debris and Space Traffic Management Becomes More Important
If the government works with private industry through strategic public-private partnerships, the U.S. can best address the threats posed by orbital debris and create sustainable policies for safe space exploration.
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Texas Supreme Court Says Company Can Use Eminent Domain For Houston-Dallas High-Speed Train
While Texas Central is promising to benefit travelers going back and forth between Houston and Dallas, it would do so by interrupting the lives and livelihoods of many Texans living and farming along the route.
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The Limited Role Transit Can Play In the Bay Area’s Climate Change Strategies
Rather than build expensive new transit infrastructure, the Bay Area should find more cost-effective solutions.
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The $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package’s Supposed ‘Pay-Fors’ and Its Impact on Inflation
At a time of rising inflation and massive federal red ink, this deficit spending poses many financial risks the country cannot afford.
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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.
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Unified Agenda Offers Good Look at Biden’s Transportation Regulatory Priorities
We know from the latest Unified Agenda that USDOT under President Biden has at least 27 newly planned regulations.
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Cost-of-Living Adjustments Can Help Preserve the Value of Retirement Benefits But Must Be Properly Funded
Inflation may soon be a serious concern for pension managers and plan participants.
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The Florida Retirement System Is Still in Need of Reform
This analysis considers how policymakers can address the Florida Retirement System's $36 billion debt, control rising pension costs and provide a secure retirement for public employees.
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Brookings Paper Says There Is No Imminent Public Pension Crisis
The analysis overlooks key economic factors that would impact a government's ability to pay for pension benefits.
