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Californians pay high taxes and fees for second worst highway system in the nation
California’s highway system now ranks 49th out of 50 states in overall condition and cost-effectiveness.
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Asset recycling could produce significant private sector funding to modernize US infrastructure
There are several excellent examples of large-scale U.S. transportation facilities being recycled, with the up-front proceeds used for worthwhile public purposes.
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Model legislation for audit requirements for opioid settlement fund recipients
Reason Foundation’s new model legislation extends the single audit framework to opioid settlement fund recipients at the state level.
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Senate Bill 101 would strengthen New Hampshire’s cross-district open enrollment program
Cross-district open enrollment program allows students to transfer to public schools in other districts that accept applicants.
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Oregon advances per-mile road fees to replace gas taxes
States are taking steps to establish per-mile vehicle fees rather than per-gallon gas taxes to ensure that all drivers pay for their road use.
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Open enrollment: ‘Wrecking ball of chaos’ or a ‘release valve of opportunity’ for New Hampshire?
New Hampshire House Bill 751 and Senate Bill 101 would expand the state’s voluntary cross-district open enrollment program statewide.
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Open enrollment funding is straightforward for states and schools
In most states, state aid follows students seamlessly across school district boundaries, providing receiving districts with sufficient funding to cover marginal costs from transfer students.
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Federal transit oversight should focus on operations and safety, not paperwork and compliance
Transit systems work best when state and local agencies handle governance and funding rather than relying on federal mandates and compliance systems.
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States should prioritize private service providers for the opioid settlement funds
By outsourcing service delivery, these funds can stimulate the growth of for-profit and nonprofit organizations that can outlive the settlement.
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California lawmakers prepare to stick taxpayers with more public pension costs and debt
California lawmakers are pushing to increase retirement benefits for police and firefighters, which could add another $14 billion in long-term costs.
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Aviation Policy News: Why ADS-B/In is essential for aviation safety
Plus: NASA reforms Artemis lunar program, D.C. ground stop explained, and more.
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Mississippi and West Virginia to join Texas ibogaine initiative
Ibogaine may be a breakthrough therapy that enables individuals to overcome opioid addiction faster, more effectively, and at a lesser public expense.
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29th Annual Highway Report: Virginia and Georgia have best-performing, most cost-effective highways, while Alaska and California have worst
The study examines every state's roads and bridges in 13 categories, including traffic fatalities, pavement condition, congestion, deficient bridges, and spending.
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29th Annual Highway Report: Summary of findings and rankings
Four of the top five states, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Ohio, rank among the 15 most populous states in the country.
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Colorado House Bill 26-1286 would effectively ban driverless commercial trucks
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, human error or misbehavior is a critical factor in more than 90% of motor vehicle crashes.
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Pension Reform News: How state public pension systems rank on key health metrics
Plus: Crucial pension reforms under fire in California, Oklahoma bill advances retirement goals of government employees, and more.
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West Virginia House Bill 4819 reduces licensing barriers for people with criminal records
The bill would strengthen licensing reforms and give people with criminal records clearer access to stable employment.
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Funding Education Opportunity: The best open enrollment proposals moving through state legislatures
Plus: Three states announced they will reconsider their initial opposition to the federal tax-credit scholarship program.
