Public School Finance
Introduction Article IX, Section II of the North Carolina State Constitution speaks to the state’s responsibility for public education when it declares, “The General Assembly shall provide by taxation and otherwise for a…
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The Subsidy Scheme – Texas Public Policy Foundation
The House just took an important step toward restoring sanity to America’s health care system by voting to support the Republican health care plan. While critics will reflexively attack the vote, the reality is that the right…
Preserving the Texas Miracle – Texas Public Policy Foundation
Texas did not become America’s economic engine by accident. The Texas Miracle is built ona regulatory and economic framework that expands the freedom of families andbusinesses. Every legislative session, state leaders work to…
Bond Election Reflections – Texas Public Policy Foundation
On November 4th, 2025, numerous elections were held across Texas, providing voters with an opportunity to let their voices be heard on tax and spending measures. While the data is still coming in, there are some indications…
Portland Public Schools’ Risky Real Estate Gamble
By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. On December 2,Portland Public Schools (PPS) board voted unanimously on purchasing the One North commercial building for $16 million to house the Center for Black Student Excellence, but the building’s…
NH public schools post nation’s largest enrollment decline and 4th highest per-pupil spending growth
NH public schools post nation's largest enrollment decline and 4th highest per-pupil spending growth - THE JOSIAH BARTLETT CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY " aria-hidden='false'…
Want to pick your own traditional public school in NC? Move
A 2025 report ranks North Carolina one of the worst states in the country when it comes to open enrollment, a policy that lets students choose among traditional K–12 public schools Oklahoma leads the nation on open…
Your student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next steps
Your student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next steps Written by While Utah has a strong school open enrollment law, it ranks low for its appeals process.…
Your student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next steps
The right of appeal is a vital American legal principle that ensures fairness in official government decision-making. An appeal allows decisions to be reviewed by another entity when it’s believed there has been an error in…
The RGGI trap – THE JOSIAH BARTLETT CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
According to national media reports, Pennsylvania’s 2025 budget deal caused the state to “exit” RGGI. Media coverage also used the words “leave,” “quit” and “pull out” to describe Pennsylvania’s abandonment of RGGI.…
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