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We Need More, and Better, Data on Policing and the Criminal Justice System
The lack of quality data on policing reflects the poor state of transparency in the criminal justice system and is holding back law enforcement reform efforts.
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Florida Passes Major Occupational Licensing Reform But More Needs to Be Done
These reforms rightly deserve praise as a major step in the right direction, but there is still ample room for further licensing deregulation in Florida.
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How States Can Improve Virtual Education Policies and Adapt During Coronavirus Pandemic
School finance systems need to count students accurately, fund students equitably, and allow students and parents to seek quality, customized education options.
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Michigan Moves to Study Interstate Tolling As Way to Improve Highways
Tolling study should lead Michigan to develop sustainable funding streams for the highway infrastructure the state needs.
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The Potential Risks and Rewards of CalPERS’ New Investment Policy
The nation's largest public pension plan is seeking better returns by investing in more private equity and allowing strategic borrowing.
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FDA Says IQOS Tobacco Products Reduce Exposure to Harmful Chemicals Found In Cigarette Smoke
The FDA announced IQOS tobacco heating systems can now claim that switching from smoking to IQOS significantly reduces exposure to the harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke.
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Driver’s License Suspensions and Fees Unfairly Impact the Poor And Are in Need of Reform
All 50 states suspend driver's licenses for offenses that have nothing to do with driving and the costs of having your license reinstated can be extreme.
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Why the School Choice Victory at the Supreme Court Is So Important
The decision has the potential to neutralize “Blaine Amendments” found in more than 30 state constitutions that restrict the participation in publicly funded education choice programs.
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The Critical Role of On-Road Testing for Automated Vehicle Development
Automated vehicle experts explain the importance of public road testing.
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Podcast: The Ins and Outs of Education Freedom Scholarships
Exploring the potential costs and benefits of a federal tax credit that would give states and families the option to use voluntary donations for private school choice programs.
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The Supreme Court’s Espinoza v. Montana Decision Is A Huge Win For School Choice
The decision paves the way for granting students the freedom to attend religious schools using a state’s tax-credit scholarship funding.
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Unnecessary Licensing Laws Are Contributing to the Criminal Justice Crisis
Several studies have linked occupational licensing laws to higher rates of recidivism.
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Banning Menthols Risks Unjust and Uneven Enforcement
The proposed ban on menthols is laser targeted at black Californians and state leaders know that.
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The Strengths and Flaws in Minnesota’s Marijuana Legalization Bill
The bill, H.F. 4632, would legalize recreational marijuana use by adults and set rules for a legal cannabis industry in the state.
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New Mexico and Other States Should Revisit Marijuana Legalization Efforts
Although most early marijuana legalization efforts were driven by ballot measures, legislative bodies have increasingly been willing to consider legalization on their own.
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Economic Pain of COVID-19 Increases Need for School Finance Reform
Lawmakers need to embrace school finance reforms that boost equity and flexibility to ensure the looming economic pain is not being shouldered disproportionately by low-income students and communities.
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Analysis of New Mexico’s Cannabis Regulation Act
"Legalized recreational cannabis in New Mexico is inevitable," Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.
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The Time to Address Public Pension Plan Design Is Now
State and local retirement plans should be modernized to recognize the reality of employee mobility and limit the creation of unfunded liabilities.
