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With additional plans reporting, total unfunded public pension liabilities in the U.S. grow to $1.61 trillion
Information added to the Annual Pension Solvency and Performance Report finds the median funded ratio across public pension plans decreased marginally to 75.8%.
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United States v. Lacey et al: Digital free speech is at risk
The district court’s deeply flawed handling of this case presents profound threats for speech and the Internet.
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Indiana becomes first state to approve interstate tolling to rebuild highways
As the fuel tax produces less revenue, Indiana’s interstate highways are also reaching the end of their design life.
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Psychedelics Policy Newsletter: FDA prioritizes drug reform for psychedelics, Texas advances ibogaine research, and more
Plus: New psychedelics-related hire at the Department of Health and Human Services, update on state progress, and more.
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State psychedelics legalization and policy roundup — June 2025
While many good psychedelics reforms failed to pass, there were a few notable wins from 2025 state legislative sessions.
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California’s Senate Bill 813 is a novel approach to AI safety
The bill’s approach may serve as a viable alternative to heavy-handed regulation, but lawmakers should proceed carefully.
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The AMA’s misleading narrative on vaping harms public health
The debate over vaping and e-cigarettes remains mired in fearmongering, and the American Medical Association is a key contributor to the problem.
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How LAUSD can deal with budget deficit, declining enrollment
California ranks fourth in the nation in public school spending growth since 2002, which has helped masked the Los Angeles Unified School District's financial mess.
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Which K-12 finance systems foster school choice?
A look at education funding portability in five states and why it matters.
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More states should expand school choice for public school students
Letting students attend whichever public schools are the best fit for them is a straightforward way to improve public schools and student outcomes.
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Texas amends non-consensual sexual deepfake law to include images
House Bill 449 exemplifies how legislatures can address emerging technologies without undermining civil liberties.
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How to boost housing affordability in Sarasota, Florida
By not allowing affordable housing in Sarasota, the city is increasing sprawl, conversion of undeveloped land, and greenhouse gases emissions from commutes.
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Surface Transportation News: Examining public-private partnerships, private sector infrastructure investment
Plus: Examining the year in infrastructure funding, fixing the Highway Trust Fund, and more.
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Florida Senate Bills 1730 and 180 are solid housing reforms
Both bills, while having room for improvement, are promising steps toward a better housing policy landscape in the state of Florida.
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Proposed antitrust remedies for Google ignore the impact of AI on internet search
The antitrust remedies proposed by the Department of Justice will not open competition as intended—they will simply harm Google and its ability to compete.
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Time is running out for America’s air traffic control system
Ensuring aviation safety requires bringing both air traffic control technology and the business model into the 21st century.
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Overview of state-level cybersecurity legislation
The data exhibits a clear upward trajectory in cybersecurity legislation, peaking notably in 2023 with an impressive 529 bills introduced in a single year.
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Navigating port funding: Alternatives for reforming the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
By addressing the existing inequities and compliance challenges, the U.S. can move toward a more equitable and effective funding mechanism for seaports.
