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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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Pension Reform Newsletter — September 2018
Georgia’s teacher retirement plan facing risk, California pension crisis hits disadvantaged students, and more.
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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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Does Legalizing Marijuana Reduce Crime?
In states that have legalized marijuana for either medical or recreational use, any adverse effects of such increased demand are more than offset by reductions in crime associated with legalization.
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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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Center for Student-Based Budgeting Newsletter, September 2018
California's pension crisis hits disadvantaged students the hardest, plus developments in Memphis, Oklahoma, Nevada, and more.
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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.
