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Pension fund size doesn’t matter: Large public pension systems don’t have better investment returns
Asset size is not meaningfully related to investment performance.
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The most important public school open enrollment laws and proposals of 2024
More than 48 million students now live in states with strong open enrollment laws that allow them to choose public schools other than their assigned ones.
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Transit systems can use parking apps to help attract riders
Parking apps can play a role in improving transit ridership and reliability.
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How a public pension fund’s fiscal year-end month impacts investment returns
Changes in fiscal year dates significantly influence a public pension fund's reported investment performance.
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The most consequential school choice and education freedom bills of 2024
In 2024, states expanded school choice programs, strengthened open enrollment laws, and optimized education funding systems.
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Florida attorney general looks for, but doesn’t find, price gouging
There is scant evidence of anything like price gouging, even in Florida after this year's severe hurricanes.
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Denver should reject a flavored tobacco ban
Three years after the last failed attempt to ban flavored tobacco, prohibition is once again on the Denver City Council's agenda.
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Louisiana legislature wants to use education-related funds to pay for teacher pensions without fixing core problem
The move undermines the financial resilience of Louisiana's largest public pension system.
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Court ruling underscores the need for sensible hemp rules in New Jersey
Following a federal court ruling last month, the partial suspension of New Jersey’s recently adopted hemp law could be a golden opportunity for lawmakers.
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Public retirement plans need to evolve
Optional retirement plans would've prevented the creation of unfunded liabilities, met the needs of today’s increasingly mobile workers, and aided in recruiting.
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Dividing Lines: Understanding the tradeoffs in modern zoning and its impact on communities
Instead of sticking with outdated, restrictive policies, we need to make changes that reflect the real needs of all our communities.
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Pennsylvania’s proposed public pension increases would be costly to taxpayers
Pennsylvania's proposed increase in public pension benefits would add about $1.19 billion in unfunded liabilities.
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A single cannabis retailer license type would benefit both marijuana and hemp businesses
If the tax and regulatory structure for state-licensed marijuana weren’t so restrictive, a market for hemp-derived products might never have emerged.
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Banning hemp products won’t protect public health or foster fairness for marijuana businesses
State lawmakers should aim for sensible regulations focused on consumer protection and transparency in both industries.
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Unreliable drug tests shouldn’t be used to separate mothers from their newborns
Informed consent and confirmatory testing should be standards for any drug testing that could affect a mother’s parental rights.
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California’s state and local government debt is over $500 billion
The state of California has over $270 billion in debt and local entities have over $230 billion in debt.
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California’s open enrollment laws have room for improvement
Thirty-three states score worse than California on open enrollment, but the state’s laws still fall short in two critical ways.
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NASA should consider switching to SpaceX Starship for future missions
The reusability of Starship would be a key factor in reducing launch costs, making space more accessible and allowing for more frequent missions.
