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Federal transit policy incentivizes wrong actions for riders
Federal transit programs should prioritize maintaining and improving current systems before funding major expansions.
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A teacher strike would hurt kids, but LAUSD can’t afford to give in to the union’s demands
A lengthy teachers’ strike would harm students, but giving in to union demands risks weakening the district’s ability to serve those students for years to come.
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Better data collection is the key to improving pregnancy care behind bars
Across the United States, at least 1,157 pregnant women are admitted to prison each year.
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Students with disabilities account for more than one in 10 open enrollment participants
Senate Bill 101 would help New Hampshire’s families by expanding public schooling options for all students, including those with disabilities.
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How to help working moms in the public sector? Flexible retirement benefits
Portability and flexibility of retirement benefits are especially crucial for the retirement security of working mothers.
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Preparing for what may be the last federal transportation reauthorization bill
Plus: Ranking every state's roads, highways and bridges in cost-effectiveness and performance.
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The impact of K-12 open enrollment on student achievement
K-12 open enrollment lets students attend public schools other than their assigned ones, and it’s one of the most common forms of school choice.
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Separating fact from fear in drug-related child welfare policy
Parental drug use does not necessarily mean abuse or neglect of children.
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Banning autonomous commercial vehicles won’t make Alaska roads safer
Unlike human drivers, automated driving systems cannot drive drunk, drugged, drowsy, or distracted, and are programmed to follow the rules of the road.
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Advanced air mobility infrastructure: Considerations for state policymakers
Advanced air mobility services aim to bring small-scale aviation to the local and regional transportation markets currently dominated by automobiles.
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Florida’s new sex offender registrant restrictions will not improve public safety
Making it impossible for people to find a place to live after serving their sentences is harsh and counterproductive to preventing further crimes.
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Californians pay high taxes and fees for second worst highway system in the nation
California’s highway system now ranks 49th out of 50 states in overall condition and cost-effectiveness.
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Asset recycling could produce significant private sector funding to modernize US infrastructure
There are several excellent examples of large-scale U.S. transportation facilities being recycled, with the up-front proceeds used for worthwhile public purposes.
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Model legislation for audit requirements for opioid settlement fund recipients
Reason Foundation’s new model legislation extends the single audit framework to opioid settlement fund recipients at the state level.
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Senate Bill 101 would strengthen New Hampshire’s cross-district open enrollment program
Cross-district open enrollment program allows students to transfer to public schools in other districts that accept applicants.
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Oregon advances per-mile road fees to replace gas taxes
States are taking steps to establish per-mile vehicle fees rather than per-gallon gas taxes to ensure that all drivers pay for their road use.
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Open enrollment: ‘Wrecking ball of chaos’ or a ‘release valve of opportunity’ for New Hampshire?
New Hampshire House Bill 751 and Senate Bill 101 would expand the state’s voluntary cross-district open enrollment program statewide.
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Open enrollment funding is straightforward for states and schools
In most states, state aid follows students seamlessly across school district boundaries, providing receiving districts with sufficient funding to cover marginal costs from transfer students.
