We work extensively on both state and national policy, focusing on issues that other groups tend to neglect. Our specialty is in tackling issues that are complex, but don’t necessarily grab major headlines. These are the areas where we think we can have a real impact.
The Issue
Publications
Can Domino’s, Sandy Springs do it better?
Marc Hyden
Domino’s Pizza and road construction go together like pizza and pineapple – not at all. As we all know, fruit does not belong on pizza, and Domino’s Pizza does not build roads… right?
As…
The coming “Janus” decision is likely to toss out mandatory unionization, so California legislators and unions are pre-emptively undermining the court.
Steven Greenhut
Sacramento
California’s government has set itself up as Ground Zero for the resistance, epitomized by the 29 lawsuits the state has filed or joined (with other states) since the beginning of the…
Floridians will soon see more highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on the roads, and they should welcome the sight. This new technology promises to alleviate many issues plaguing the Sunshine State’s…
Newman’s bitter parting shot reinforces wisdom of voters
Steven Greenhut
If voters had second thoughts about bouncing Democratic Sen. Josh Newman from office in a high-profile recall election held during the June 5 primary, his self-centered stem winder on the Senate…
Joining the fight against teen tobacco use
Media Coverage
From Salem News:
“We view e-cigarettes and vaping products as a tool to reduce smoking,” and deaths from it, said Nicholas John of the Washington-based nonprofit think tank, R Street…
Marc Hyden on Happy Hour with Mike and Vince WLCR AM 1040
Media Coverage
From WLCR AM 1040:
On June 12, Marc Hyden was a guest on Happy Hour with Mike and Vince on Kentucky’s…
Is one California really enough?
Steven Greenhut
Is it time for Californians to seriously consider breaking up their state into smaller portions? We’ll soon see if they think so after Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper’s latest…
Note to Gov. Rauner: Veto workers’ comp insurance regulation
R.J. Lehmann
In what has become an annual tradition, the Illinois General Assembly has again presented Gov. Bruce Rauner with legislation that would require insurance companies to submit workers’ compensation…
Formerly bankrupt Stockton is fiscally healthy again, but offers warning to others
Steven Greenhut
Two mid-sized California cities, Irvine and Stockton, have topped a national list of financially healthy governments compiled by an influential watchdog group. Irvine’s top ranking shouldn’t…
Washington DC (June 12) – In a recent ruling, the California Supreme Court not only changed how worker classification occurs in the nation’s most economically-important state but also expressed…