Research and Commentaries
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Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Minnesota Falling Behind in the Education Choice Revolution
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Minnesota is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Minnesota only has an index score […] -
Research & Commentary: New Analysis Shows Massive Decline in Permian Basin Methane Emissions Over Last Two Years
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new analysis by S&P Global has found that methane emissions in the Permian Basin have been significantly reduced over the last two years thanks to voluntary emission reduction efforts from the oil and gas industries. The Permian Basin in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico is the highest-producing oil field in the United States […] -
Research & Commentary: Report Details Oil & Gas Industries’ Significant Achievements in Decreasing Flaring Intensity and Volume
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The recently released annual report from The Environmental Partnership (TEP), a voluntary collective of oil and gas companies “committed to continuously improving the industry’s environmental performance,” details the serious progress the industry has made in emissions reductions, especially in reducing flare intensity. TEP describes its mission as “to continuously improve the industry’s environmental performance by taking action, […] -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Vermont Stuck in Nineteenth Century on Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Vermont is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Vermont only has an index score […] -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Rhode Island Lagging Behind in the Education Choice Revolution
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Rhode Island is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Rhode Island only has an […] -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Maine Stuck in Nineteenth Century On Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Maine is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Maine only has an index score […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Montana’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Montana’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Maryland Falling Way Behind on Education Choice
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Maryland is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Maryland only has an index score […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Missouri’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Missouri’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Nebraska’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Nebraska’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Mississippi’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Mississippi’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
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Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Nevada’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Nevada’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Minnesota’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Minnesota’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save New Hampshire’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform New Hampshire's Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Michigan’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Michigan's Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save New Jersey’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform New Jersey's Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers -
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Montana Falling Behind in the Education Choice Revolution
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A new report shows Montana is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Montana only has an index score […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Massachusetts’ Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Massachusetts’ Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers ... -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save New Mexico’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform New Mexico’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers -
Research & Commentary: New Paper Highlights Why Carbon Dioxide Emissions Should Never Have Been Seen as Public Health Risk
Publication -Research and Commentaries -A June white paper from the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has found that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the U.S. power sector do not meet the threshold set under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to be considered a significant contributor to air pollution that endangers public health. Under Section 111 of the CAA, the […] -
Research & Commentary: Report Finds Golden State’s Green Energy Transition Could Cost Each California Household More Than $20,000
Publication -Research and Commentaries -An April 2025 report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) analyzing California’s ambitious climate goals and radical energy transition plans finds that, left unchecked, they will lead to significant costs for Golden State families and businesses. Since enacting SB 100 in 2018, California has mandated “renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources supply 100% of retail […] -
Research & Commentary: New Report Details the Costs, Grid Degradation of Michigan’s ‘Healthy Climate’ Plan
Publication -Research and Commentaries -The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has released a new report detailing how Michigan’s “MI Healthy Climate Plan” (MHCP) will cause the state’s already very high electricity prices to increase significantly and will degrade the reliability of the state’s electric grid, increasing the risk of blackouts. The main goal of the MHCP is achieving 100 […] -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save Maryland’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform Maryland’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers -
Research & Commentary: Federal Waiver Can Save New York’s Medicaid Program
Publication -Research and Commentaries -Fortunately, policymakers can reform New York’s Medicaid program through a federal waiver. President Donald Trump has strongly promoted state Medicaid waivers