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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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New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association Solvency Analysis
PERA administrators and stakeholders are likely to face persistent challenges made more pronounced by ongoing market and revenue volatility.
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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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Do Marijuana License Fees Help Keep the Black Market Going?
Marijuana fees are much higher than most alcohol license fees in each respective state.
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Surface Transportation News: Coronavirus and Traffic Congestion, Hyperloop Feasibility, and More
Plus: The collision ahead for electric trucks and infrastructure, testing mileage-based user fees, concerned scientists vs. ride-hailing, and more.
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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 Surprisingly Risk-Free Origin of Public Pension Investment Return Assumptions
A look back at the history of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System shows that pension systems originally took a very safe approach to investments - which may offer some lessons for today.
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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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Why Florida Should Shift from Gas Taxes to Per-Mile User Fees— and How to Do It
This policy brief focuses on how Florida policymakers can address the looming highway-funding problem by transitioning from per-gallon taxes to per-mile charges.
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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.
