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Removing Restrictions of Nurse Practitioners Could Expand Access to Health Care
More states should allow nurse practitioners to practice independently and to the full extent of their training.
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Why Low Interest Rates Are Bad News for Public Pension Plans
The impact low interest rates have on state public pension plans struggling to meet overly optimistic assumed rates of return.
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Montana Should Prioritize Recidivism Reduction Programs in Prison Contracts
Awarding funding to contracted correctional facilities based on recidivism-reduction efforts would lead to long-term cost savings.
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The Implications of California Governor’s Plan to Eliminate Gasoline-Powered Cars
A rapid move away from gasoline-powered cars raises many practical concerns, including how the state would pay for road maintenance.
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Transit Agencies Have At Least $49 Billion in Retirement Debt And Shouldn’t Be Bailed Out
A review of 30 large transit operators shows they have aggregate unfunded pension liabilities of $31 billion and other post-employment benefits liabilities of $18 billion.
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As Policing Changes, So Should Their Retirement Plans
It is critical that public safety retirement plans are designed to meet today's career mobility realities.
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Voters’ Guide to 2020 Ballot Initiatives
Voters' Guides on ballot proposals from across the nation to help voters as they research and make decisions on these initiatives.
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Consumer Freedom Ballot Initiatives 2020
Examining six ballot initiatives pertaining to consumer freedom, sports gambling, e-cigarette taxes and more.
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Marijuana Legalization and Drug Policy Ballot Initiatives 2020
Examining nine ballot initiatives pertaining to marijuana legalization and drug policy in various states.
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Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives on the Ballot in 2020
Examining statewide ballot initiatives pertaining to criminal justice reform.
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Federal Public-Private Partnership Legislation: A Modest Proposal For Transportation Projects
There is a case for bipartisan agreement on policy changes that cost the government nothing but would increase the extent to which private capital is invited to invest in rebuilding America’s aging infrastructure.
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Watch Experts Evaluate the Various Approaches to Marijuana Taxation
A panel discussion on what states have done right and wrong as they've legalized and taxed marijuana.
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Pension Reform Newsletter: Debating Federal Loans for Pensions, Reforming Texas’ Largest Pension Plans, and More
Plus: USPS needs to fix pension problems and debt, historically low Treasury yields show ongoing challenges for public pensions, and more.
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Teachers and Families Could Benefit From School Choice Reforms
School choice reforms could raise teacher pay, provide a check on top-down curriculum requirements and standardized testing, and give power back to educators and families.
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Voters’ Guide to the 2020 California Ballot Initiatives
Examining the 12 statewide propositions on the ballot in California.
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Voters’ Guide to the 2020 Nevada Ballot Initiatives
Examining Nevada's five statewide ballot questions.
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Voters’ Guide to the 2020 Florida Ballot Initiatives
Examining the six statewide ballot propositions in Florida.
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Voters’ Guide to the 2020 Michigan Ballot Initiatives
Examining Michigan's statewide ballot proposals.
