Recent Research

Research & Commentary: Michigan Common Core

Joy Pullmann
April 24, 2013

The Michigan legislature is considering in its 2014 budget a measure that would prohibit the state department of education from using public funds to implement Common Core, national education stand

The Leaflet - Is Arkansas’ “Private Option” Plan a Game Changer?

Robin Knox
April 18, 2013

Yesterday, the Arkansas legislature approved a Medicaid waiver request to allow for a “private option” version of expansion.

Research & Commentary: Online Taxes, Legislative Update

Matthew Glans
April 18, 2013

Early this week Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid began the process of pushing to the

Research & Commentary: Common Core Science Standards

Joy Pullmann
April 16, 2013

A consortium of consultants and science educators has released its final draft of what it plans will become national education standards for K-12 science.

Research & Commentary: Stockton, California and Municipal Bankruptcies

Matthew Glans
April 15, 2013

According to Governing magazine, there were 28 public bankruptcies in 2011 and 2012.

Research & Commentary: President Obama’s Universal Pre-K Proposal

John Nothdurft, Joy Pullmann
April 12, 2013

Included in President Barack Obama’s 2014 budget is a proposal to expand federally funded pre-K, to be paid for by raising the federal cigarette tax from $1.01 per pack to $1.95.

Research & Commentary: National Minimum Wage Hike

Matthew Glans
April 12, 2013

In his 2013 State of the Union Address, President Obama proposed increasing the national minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 an hour, with the stated goal of raising the incomes of millions

Research & Commentary: Vermont Tax Hikes

Matthew Glans
April 12, 2013

The Vermont Legislature is considering a vast new

Research & Commentary: Colorado Renewable Portfolio Standard

Taylor Smith
April 12, 2013

Colorado legislators are bucking the national trend and considering a proposal that would boost the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS).