March 17, 2023
Week in Review: March 17, 2023
California: A California court upheld Prop 22—which means ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft can treat drivers as contractors instead of full-time employees again (Washington Policy Center).
Georgia: Georgia is considering legislation that limits the ability of local governments to enact moratoriums on building new housing to no more than 180 days (Georgia Public Policy Foundation).
Idaho: The Idaho Senate passed a school choice bill (Idaho Freedom Foundation).
Kentucky: The Kentucky Senate passed a bill which prohibits government employers from automatically deducting union dues and political contributions from the paychecks of teachers and other public employees (Bluegrass Institute).
Oklahoma: The Oklahoma Legislature is considering legislation that will require Oklahoma schools to make certain, on an annual basis, that teacher employees want to continue having union dues withheld from their paychecks.
Utah: The Utah Legislature is considering a bill to place rules on how police can seek digital warrants (Libertas Institute).
#Kyga23 Week Six: Bills Passed To Limit State Ed Board, Keep Politics Out Of Pensions And Decriminalize Fentanyl Testing Strips
Bluegrass Institute
How Did Education Bills Do During The 2023 Legislative Session?
Cardinal Institute
2023 MT leg Halftime Report
Frontier Institute
At the Capitol: Week of March 13
Georgia Public Policy Foundation
Legislature 2023: Rent Control Bills, House Bill 1389 And House Bill 1124 Have Failed To Pass This Session
Washington Policy Center
Ensure Kids Read by Nine: Support Teachers and Administrators
Alaska Policy Forum
School Choice Wins Across The Nation
California Policy Center
Educational Freedom: A Tale of Two Governors
Cascade Policy Institute
U.S. Supreme Court Has Held That Parental Rights Are A Fundamental Right, Let’s Put It In Black And White In State Code
Center of the American Experiment
Increased Transparency Key to Trust in Nevada Education
Nevada Policy Research Institute
It’s School Choice Spring!
Palmetto Promise Institute
Headwinds: Troubles Grow for Offshore Wind
Caesar Rodney Institute
The Build Public Renewables Act Could Cut the Power
Empire Center
Costs Of Heat Pumps- One Vermont Experience
Ethan Allen Institute
War On Cars Is A War On Lower-Income Californians
Pacific Research Institute
Under RGGI, Virginia Releases More CO2, Not Less
Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy
Taxpayers Chipped in Big for 2022 Re-Election Bids
Empire Center
How to Make an Open Records Request in Nevada
Nevada Policy Research Institute
Sunshine Week 2023: Shining Light on the Workings of Government
Pioneer Institute
Testimony: Repeal Certificate of Need
Alaska Policy Forum
The Truth About Medicaid Redeterminations
Foundation for Government Accountability
Certificate of Need Law Reform Could Save Lives
Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation
HB 1039 Would Bring Patients Alternative Pain-Management Therapy, Should Be Approved By Lawmakers
Washington Policy Center
Huntington Beach’s Lawsuit Challenges Newsom’s Housing Mandates
California Policy Center
Despite The Housing Crisis, The Spokane City Council Has Increased One Development Fee Over 2600%
Washington Policy Center
Lone Star Bound
California Policy Center
The “Missing Millions” from Biden’s Economy (and What to Do About It)
Foundation for Government Accountability
How To Crush Youth Employment? Make It More Costly To Hire Young People
John Locke Foundation
Kansas Economy Falling Behind By Staying In The Same Place
Kansas Policy Institute
A Social Safety Net That Works
Pelican Institute
Ride Sharing Companies Score A Rare Win In California
Washington Policy Center
Judge Rules New Seattle LID Tax Is “Arbitrary And Capricious” – Orders Refunds
Washington Policy Center
There Are Good And Bad Ways To Cut Taxes
Center of the American Experiment
Is the Tax Reform Revolution Passing New Jersey By?
Garden State Initiative
New Tax Reform On The Horizon?
Georgia Center for Opportunity
State Revenue Projections Are Growing
Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation
Cooper’s “Opportunity” Budget Finds Billions for Teachers and Staff; Little to Nothing for Families who Want an Educational Option.
John Locke Foundation
Cooper Says We Have Enough Money for 18% Spending Increase, But Not Enough For Scheduled Tax Cuts
John Locke Foundation
Hohman: Is A Tax Hike Coming In Michigan In 2023?
Mackinac Center
Nebraska’s Tax Code Should Encourage Remote Workers To Move In
Platte Institute
Tax And Budget Reform Must Be Tackled In Tandem
Pelican Institute
Member Spotlight: Rod Workman
Americans for Fair Treatment
Tentative Deal Struck Between NYC, Largest City Union
Americans for Fair Treatment
Unionized Public Education Is Destroying California
California Policy Center
Membership Declines, But Unions Still Double Down On Politics
Center of the American Experiment
The Complex Case for Not Breaking Up with Fossil Fuels
Americans for Fair Treatment
100 Years Of Irish Economic Independence
Center of the American Experiment
Media Puts Positive — False — Spin On Bank Bailouts
Center of the American Experiment
Albany’s Other Way to Defund the Police
Empire Center
Regardless of Supreme Court Ruling, Congress Can Stop Future Student Loan Bailouts
Foundation for Government Accountability
Montana’s Irish Roots
Frontier Institute
March Madness Means Millions In Tax Revenue For Illinois
Illinois Policy Institute
Bank of America Big Winner in Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
John Locke Foundation
Four Wrong Questions Being Asked In Michigan Policy Debates
Mackinac Center
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