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Public-Private Partnership Program Is Helping Serve Homeless Veterans and Their Families
Homelessness in America is on the rise for the first time since 2010 due, in part, to a homelessness surge in Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego and other West Coast cities.
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Seattle Nonprofit Uses Public-Private Partnerships and ‘Diversion’ Approach to Fight Homelessness
Permanent housing solutions could be found through public-private partnerships.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 13
Amendment 13 would outlaw wagering on dog racing, most notably greyhound racing, in Florida.
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The Truth About Electric Choice in Nevada
It’s rare that citizens get a chance to vote on their right to choose among electricity providers.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 12
Proposition 12 would amend Proposition 2 (2008) to ban the sale of meat from animals confined in areas below certain precise measurements.
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‘Postal Banking Act’: Return to Sender
Banking services should be left to the banking industry.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 11
Proposition 11 would allow ambulance providers to require workers to remain on call during their breaks, would require more training for EMTs, and provide more mental health training.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 10
Proposition 10 would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 12
Amendment 12 would prohibit public officials from lobbying for compensation for 6 years after leaving elected office.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 8
Proposition 8 would limit the amount that kidney dialysis clinics can charge for their services to 115 percent of their costs for direct patient care and quality improvement.
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Public Pension Funding Remains Challenging, Despite Two-Year Streak of Healthy Investment Returns
What does the investment return for Fiscal Year 2018 mean as part of the big picture?
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Fort Worth Employee Pension Challenge Requires a Multifaceted Solution
The brewing pension crisis means public workers face a critical decision.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 10
Amendment 10 is a four-part measure that would restructure state and local government operations.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 7
Proposition 7 would allow the legislature to end bi-annual clock changes in California.
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Georgia’s Teacher Pension Plan Is Facing Significant Financial Risk
The pension system currently has $24.8 billion in unfunded pension liabilities according to its latest actuarial valuation.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 6
Amendment 6 would expand the rights of victims during the criminal justice process, raise the retirement age of judges, and prohibit courts from deferring to an administrative agency's interpretation of laws.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 6
Proposition 6 would repeal all gas and fuel taxes enacted by California since January 1, 2017, and would require voter approval for any fuel tax and vehicle fee increases.
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Seven Principles to Guide a Successful and Well-Regulated Marijuana Market in New Jersey
What we can learn from the successes and mistakes made thus far regarding state regulation of marijuana.