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EPA should deny a Clean Air Act waiver for California’s locomotive emissions regulation
The California Air Resource Board’s In-Use Locomotive Regulation mandates unproven technology and would impose large compliance costs.
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Louisiana bill would enact a legal cannabis market with high barriers to entry
Louisiana's proposed marijuana legalization bill would limit opportunities for entrepreneurs and limit legal options for consumers.
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Missouri Senate Joint Resolution 71 would unwisely fund public pensions through fines and fees
If governments are going to offer pensions, they need to be willing to directly appropriate the funding to cover those pension promises.
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AI model openness is a question for the market, not regulators
Public policy should focus on working with industry to standardize and deploy AI detection and evaluation systems in appropriate areas.
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Hawaii Senate Bill 3335 has some cannabis protections but needs improvements
The proposal contains many constructive components but also would impose unnecessary restrictions on licensing.
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Kentucky House Bill 124 would reduce occupational licensing barriers for former offenders
House Bill 124 would reduce barriers to employment while maintaining the protections appropriate for ensuring public safety.
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House Bill 481 would help prevent the politicization of Georgia’s public pension fund investments
Public pension systems should invest to maximize returns so constitutionally protected retirement benefits are delivered at minimal cost to taxpayers and employees.
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Public-private partnership is best way to fund Calcasieu River Bridge replacement
Financing the Calcasieu River Bridge project using a public-private partnership and funding it with tolls is the realistic delivery option that is best for Louisiana taxpayers.
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Examining the solvency and resiliency of Ohio’s public pensions
Ohio’s public pensions have over $68 billion in unfunded liabilities and need further reforms.