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Expanding automated track inspection can improve rail safety
Expanding the use of automation in track inspections will increase early defect detection and reduce defects over time.
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Michigan’s bipartisan legislative package provides necessary improvements to policing
The Police Practices Standardization, Transparency, and Trust (S.T.A.T.) package would limit no-knock warrants and provide other safeguards.
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Louisiana House Bill 687 could improve shipping and boost regional economy
Public-private partnerships offer a pathway for delivering major infrastructure on time, with less public-sector risk, and with the potential for long-term savings.
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California Assembly Bill 569 would undermine important pension reforms
CalPERS estimates that the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act has saved the state more than $5 billion since its inception.
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Comments to the Federal Trade Commission on digital censorship
Government interference in online speech is a bigger concern than technology platform censorship alone.
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Delaware Senate Bill 46 would not improve road safety by banning driverless trucks
If enacted, Delaware would become the first and only state in the country to pass a blanket, preemptive ban on driverless trucks.
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California Assembly Bill 1383 would undo prudent pension reforms
Assembly Bill 1383 reverses course on several pension reforms established by the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act.
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Comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation on ensuring lawful regulation
This public comment letter was submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Secretary on May 5, 2025.
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Texas Senate Bill 673 would strengthen property rights, improve housing affordability
Many local governments in Texas have trampled on individual property rights and have outlawed accessory dwelling units.
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Iowa House File 978 would regulate psilocybin access and benefit veterans’ mental health
House File 978 would create a regulated program to access psilocybin, which has shown promise in the treatment of neurological and mental health conditions.
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Texas Senate Bill 2308 could advance ibogaine as a treatment for opioid use disorder
Senate Bill 2308 would allow Texas to administer grants to conduct potentially life-saving research into ibogaine.
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California bill would establish a psilocybin pilot program for veterans, first responders
Senate Bill 751 proposes the creation of a pilot program to investigate the use of psilocybin services for veterans and inactive first responders.
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Comments to the Federal Communications Commission on deregulatory priorities
The FCC’s efforts to modernize telecommunications are rooted in noble intentions, but have often resulted in inefficiencies, higher costs, and unintended consequences.
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New Hampshire bill would improve open enrollment
New Hampshire House Bill 741-FN would make it easier for students to find a public school that best fits their needs.
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Best practices in building a federal comprehensive data privacy and security framework
Reason Foundation submitted comments to the Privacy Working Group in response to a request for information.
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Alaska House Bill 78 would reopen defined benefit plans for public employees
Under a best-case scenario, House Bill 78 would cost Alaska an additional $2.1 billion over the next 30 years.
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Oregon House Bill 2387 would improve psilocybin services
The bill includes important regulatory improvements to Ballot Measure 109, which created the state’s psilocybin services market.
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Maine bill would improve open enrollment
Maine House Paper 375, Legislative Document 607 would make it easier for students to find a public school that best fits their needs.