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Colorado Springs doesn’t need to build public broadband
Data suggest that private interests in the market may make public broadband infrastructure unnecessary and ultimately a waste of taxpayer dollars.
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How Alaska’s defined contribution plan and supplemental annuity plan compare to the gold standard
Alaska's retirement plans meet best practices in some areas but need some improvement in other areas.
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South Dakota Measure 27: Adult-use marijuana legalization
South Dakota's Measure 27 would legalize the possession, distribution, and use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age and older.
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Georgia temporary property tax change for disaster areas amendment (2022)
The temporary property tax change for disaster areas amendment would authorize local governments to grant temporary property tax changes for properties damaged by disaster events.
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California Proposition 30 (2022): Tax increase on incomes above $2 million
California's Proposition 30 would increase state income taxes to fund electric vehicle charging stations and wildfire prevention programs.
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California Proposition 29 (2022): Dialysis clinic requirements
California's Proposition 29 would require physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants with six months of relevant experience to be on-site during treatment at outpatient kidney dialysis clinics.
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Express toll lanes can reduce traffic and improve bus service
Federal Highway Administration data shows more than 60 express toll lane projects are in operation across the country.
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The public pension systems signing on to politicized ESG investment efforts
State and local public pension systems that have signed on to the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability and Climate Action 100+.
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Better transparency can improve public school open enrollment in most states
Transparent open enrollment reporting is key to developing a level playing field for students.
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Users, not taxpayers, should pay for the inland waterways system
The current waterway funding system is unstable and costs taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
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The last gasp of 20th-century NASA
The new space paradigm means NASA should buy services from the rapidly developing competitive marketplace, not through its traditional procurement process.
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The NCAA should embrace the free market when it comes to player compensation
The NCAA is hell-bent on capping how much players can earn from name, image and likeness deals.
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FDA targeting First Amendment rights of non-dairy milk sellers
The unconstitutional move comes at the urging of powerful dairy-milk producers’ lobbies.
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The impact of cash flow on public pensions
This policy brief uses the Montana Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) as a case study to illustrate the principles and importance of conducting a cash flow analysis of public pension plans.
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New York shifts more public pension costs to taxpayers
New York's state budget reversed several major pension reforms enacted in 2012.
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A simple way to increase competition and reduce airfares in the US
Congress should consider relaxing the prohibition on airline cabotage and build on the success of domestic airline deregulation.
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How to reform the FDA
Reimagining pharmaceutical regulation, so it better serves society’s needs by encouraging widespread availability of life-saving drugs at lower prices.
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The gas tax is no longer a reliable revenue source
But many states aren't testing mileage-based user fees or looking for replacements to fuel taxes.
