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Congress introduces bipartisan push to fix FCC satellite delays and bolster commercial space
The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would modernize the Federal Communications Commission’s satellite licensing procedures.
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Despite increased funding, transit ridership hasn’t returned in most areas
States where transit continued to support local, all-day travel generally saw steadier post-pandemic recoveries than those focused primarily on peak-hour commuting into downtown job centers.
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House Bill 78 would expose Alaska to billions in additional costs
House Bill 78 could cost Alaska's taxpayers more than $7 billion in the coming decades.
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Alaska’s defined contribution plan is a better benefit than a pension for most state public workers
State policymakers should keep the defined contribution plan open as an option for those who would like to take advantage of its inherent advantages.
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Proposed bill would give Michigan the best open enrollment law in the nation
Michigan House Bill 5310 is a strong bill that would allow students to attend the public school that is the right fit for free, regardless of where they live, and would implement excellent transparency provisions.
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A housing-centered harm reduction approach to homelessness and public safety
Public safety reform should not be defined by how many arrests are made, but by how many people are safely housed, connected to care, and able to rebuild their lives.
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The Trump administration politically targets California’s transportation funding
There is a difference between clawing back funds for misuse and taking back funds to punish political opponents.
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Aviation Policy News: The so-called Brand New Air Traffic Control System?
Plus: FAA controller shortage getting worse, revitalizing Dulles Airport, and more.
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How the proposed billionaire tax would backfire and hurt California
While taxing billionaires may feel cathartic to some, it’s neither a smart nor a sustainable solution to California’s debt and deficits.
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Open enrollment would help Alaska’s students and public schools
Alaska should adopt a strong cross- and within-district open enrollment policy that ensures transfers are free for students and their families.
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How public schools measure capacity for K-12 open enrollment transfers
Far too many public school districts are blocking transfer students they could easily accommodate.
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Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns
A robust open enrollment program can benefit students, improve public schools, and help shore up school district budgets.
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Pension Reform News: Public pension reform drives fiscal responsibility, not inequality
Plus: How property tax cuts will impact pensions in Texas, Louisiana's pension crisis threatens taxpayers, and more.
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The upcoming surface transportation reauthorization bill and the looming debt crisis
How to safeguard vital highway and aviation infrastructure from the coming federal insolvency.
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Restoring the Florida Retirement System’s COLA would increase pension costs, risk
State policymakers should look beyond best-case scenarios when evaluating the restoration of a cost-of-living adjustment.
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Funding Education Opportunity: How states fund K-12 open enrollment programs
Plus: Mississippi gears up for a school choice battle, New Hampshire considers an expansive open enrollment proposal, and more.
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New Hampshire could expand access to psilocybin
New Hampshire bills represent the growing shift from psilocybin criminalization to sensible regulation grounded in public health and harm reduction.
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Canada banned flavored vapes. Cigarette sales surged.
Policymakers should reconsider flavor restrictions in light of mounting evidence that such policies generate unintended consequences that undermine public health.
