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The Risks and Negative Side Effects of California’s Split-Roll Initiative Grow
There have to be rising concerns that the proposition may worsen the state’s economy and the adverse conditions in the commercial property market.
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It Is Time to Fix Systemic Inequities in Education Funding
States and school systems must do away with the relationship between school funding and zip codes.
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Public Pension Systems Need to Revisit and Clarify Their Objectives
Public retirement plan objectives should meet the needs of employees, employers and taxpayers.
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Video: The Coronavirus Pandemic, Reopening Schools, and Fixing School Finance Systems
The school reopening debate is such a contentious issue right now in part because we currently fund school systems instead of students.
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School Finance Policy in Wyoming Promotes Equity Between Districts
Wyoming’s equitable and effective pooling of resources between wealthier and less wealthy districts makes the state a good model for others to study.
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America Needs to Prioritize Rebuilding and Modernizing Interstate Highways
“The interstates have long been the backbone of our country’s transportation system, but most of them have exceeded their design lives and in many places are worn and overused."
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Michigan Enacts Comprehensive Tolling Study
The law could provide a long-term solution to funding and modernizing Michigan’s highways, which are in poor condition
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New York Subways Can Avoid Dramatic Shutdowns Even Without More Federal Stimulus Money
Good public policy requires serious cost/benefit analysis to find the most effective use of available transportation funds.
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Florida Legislation Addresses Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms
These reforms are a strong step toward addressing Florida’s water quality crisis.
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A Better Alternative to More Coronavirus Stimulus Spending and Loan Programs
Tax-exempt CoVictory Bonds and Loans could rally everyone —from mom and pop shops to big institutional investors— to privately finance a victory over the coronavirus recession.
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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.
