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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.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 6
Amendment 6 would expand the rights of victims during the criminal justice process, raise the retirement age of judges, and prohibit courts from deferring to an administrative agency's interpretation of laws.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 6
Proposition 6 would repeal all gas and fuel taxes enacted by California since January 1, 2017, and would require voter approval for any fuel tax and vehicle fee increases.
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Seven Principles to Guide a Successful and Well-Regulated Marijuana Market in New Jersey
What we can learn from the successes and mistakes made thus far regarding state regulation of marijuana.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 5
Amendment 5 would require a two-thirds vote of both chambers of the Florida Legislature to enact new taxes or fees or increase existing ones.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 5
Proposition 5 would amend Proposition 13 (1978) to allow the transfer of property assessment values.
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California’s DMV Problems Require Change, Major Overhaul, not More Money
The DMV is a long-running punchline. It's time to change.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 4
Proposition 4 would allow the state to issue up to $1.5 billion in bonds to fund construction at hospitals providing children’s health care.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 4
Amendment 4 would automatically restore the right of most felons to vote upon completion of their prison sentence, parole, and/or probation.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 3
Proposition 3 would allow the state to issue up to $8.877 billion in bonds to fund water-related projects.
