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Op-Eds Governance, South, State Policy

Legislature delivers, but falls short on major proposals

Marc Hyden April 13, 2026 The Newnan Times-Herald
External Policy Studies Clean Energy, Electricity Policy, Energy and Environment, Permitting Reform, South, State Policy

Shock to the System: What’s Driving Rising Electricity Costs in Louisiana

Devin Hartman Feb 12, 2026 Federation of American Scientists
Op-Eds South, State Policy

Zombie bills under the Gold Dome find life again

Marc Hyden March 30, 2026 The Newnan Times-Herald
Testimony Contraception, Healthier Communities, Sexual Health, South, State Policy, Thriving Families

In Support of House Bill 1138, the ”Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act”

Courtney Joslin March 23, 2026
Analysis Electoral Reform, Governance, South, State Policy

Why Losing Matters Just As Much As Winning

Matt Germer March 18, 2026 Civic Writing
Testimony Electricity Policy, Energy and Environment, Energy Regulatory Reform, South, State Policy

R Street Testimony in Support of South Carolina’s S. 867 Bill (and Amendment)

Josiah Neeley March 10, 2026
Analysis Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Jails, Pretrial, Prison Reform, Reentry, South, State Policy

Data First: Tracking Medical and Geriatric Parole Outcomes in Tennessee

Sarah Anderson March 10, 2026
Op-Eds Budget and Spending Reform, Governance, South, State Policy

A taxing path to cost-of-living relief

Marc Hyden March 9, 2026 The Newnan Times-Herald
Testimony Electoral Reform, Governance, South, State Policy

Testimony in Opposition to TN H.B.1159, Restricting Voter Registration Options

Jonathan Madison March 4, 2026
Op-Eds Electoral Reform, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, South, State Policy

Georgia Prevents Noncitizen Voting While Minimizing Red Tape for Americans

Chris McIsaac March 4, 2026 Civic Writing

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