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Changing North Carolina’s investment strategy would bring significant risks to taxpayers, public pensions
North Carolina taxpayers are obligated to pay for constitutionally-protected public pensions if the state's investments don't meet expectations.
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Hawaiian company challenges the constitutionality of the Jones Act
A new lawsuit argues the Jones Act raises costs, reduces competition and hurts consumers and businesses in Hawaii.
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Mississippi adopts hybrid retirement design in major pension reform
A sustainable new “hybrid” retirement design has been adopted, but major funding and design issues remain for 2026.
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Open enrollment can help New Hampshire’s students and school districts
In the “live free or die” state, switching public schools is surprisingly difficult. Open enrollment could make it easier.
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The Trump administration should promote criminal record expungement
The Trump administration should pursue expungement reforms to ease individuals’ reintegration into society.
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The failure of Massachusetts’ tobacco flavor ban
Data shows a surge in illegal vape seizures from 71,746 in 2022 to 308,100 in 2024.
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California’s roads and bridges rank next to last in the nation in condition and cost-effectiveness
California’s highway system now ranks 49th out of 50 states in overall condition and cost-effectiveness in Reason Foundation’s latest Annual Highway Report.
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Exploring new data on the safety of psychedelics
Reason Foundation’s recently published psychedelics dashboard offers a clearer picture of how psilocybin access is affecting communities.
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New York needs to revisit and improve congestion pricing plan
A sensible congestion pricing program should provide a revenue stream that could reverse the city’s anti-roadway policies and help improve MTA’s buses and subways.
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Houston’s housing success is a model for other cities
Evidence from Houston suggests that a decentralized regulatory climate has fostered a housing market capable of effectively adjusting to price pressure.
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The SEC’s crypto war has ended overnight. What happens next?
A transparent, consistent legal framework would provide stability and unleash the benefits of blockchain technology.
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Why opposition to New Jersey’s housing reform is misguided
With home prices and rents continuing to rise, New Jersey cannot afford to stall housing reform progress.
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How bad housing policy fuels homelessness, and how to fix it
Integrating harm reduction strategies with housing first models may create a sustainable path forward that is both compassionate and effective.
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Debunking Missouri’s K-12 open enrollment fears
Open enrollment doesn’t weaken local accountability; it encourages school districts to compete, improve, and become more responsive to families' needs.
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Open enrollment is a school choice policy that both blue and red states can embrace
Twenty-one states across the political spectrum allow students to enroll in district schools outside their residential zones.
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Texas Senate Bill 3 would harm the state’s hemp industry
Instead of outright prohibition, Texas legislators should develop a more balanced regulatory framework for hemp products.
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House task force seeks regulations that protect AI innovation
A report from the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence outlines a wide-ranging framework for balancing innovation with necessary safeguards.
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The U.S. national debt could end low interest rates
The projected surge in treasury bill issuances to finance fiscal deficits may hinder the Federal Reserve’s ability to lower interest rates.
