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The Annual Highway Report ranks the quality and cost-effectiveness of every state's roads and bridges. Best: Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio Worst: Alaska, California, Washington, New York, Louisiana How does your state rank? buff.ly/pXi6ulu

Allowing vertiport developers to lease or buy vacant or underused public property could be a win-win for Southern California governments and the emerging eVTOL industry, writes @marcscribner. buff.ly/xgiZAtr

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State and local governments have a total of over $5 trillion in unfunded liabilities. Join public finance experts for a webinar on how to manage rising debt costs, keep pension promises, reduce financial risks, and improve financial reporting. buff.ly/0dJsVcr

Transit agencies should take a blank-slate approach, reevaluating their existing service, routes and networks to ensure they adequately serve transit-dependent riders. buff.ly/22BqYta

With the costs of the California high-speed rail system now rising to somewhere between $126 billion and $231 billion and trains still years from running, the state legislature is advancing a bill to hide information about the rail project from the public.

Transit-dependent riders should be recognized as the core customer group for most transit agencies. buff.ly/22BqYta

Poorly planned transit projects, no or weak accountability, and inefficient use of taxpayers’ money are undermining transit’s effectiveness. buff.ly/32bHQDY

"California Assembly Bill 1608 would allow the high-speed rail authority to withhold records from taxpayers that an inspector general believes would 'reveal weaknesses.'"

"With the legislature seemingly ready to reduce transparency into this boondoggle, the rail project will only get worse and more expensive for taxpayers if state leaders don’t pull the plug." — Baruch Feigenbaum

Many people who ride public transit have no other options. But instead of prioritizing service for these riders, transit agencies tend to cater to wealthier, occasional riders. Agencies should focus on the people who truly depend on their services. buff.ly/22BqYta

From 2016 to 2025, San Diego’s revenues rose 74.4%, but spending grew even faster, at 88.5%. buff.ly/2fY37Kp

🗣️🗣️🗣️ Announcing Backgrounders on federal tech bills from Reason Foundation's Tech Policy Team! First in our new series is @Jen_Sidorova on the SECURE Data Act and what you need to know about this comprehensive privacy bill. More coming soon! reason.org/backgrounder/t…

In my latest for @ReasonFdn, I cover how police across the country are quietly plugging facial recognition into body cams and camera networks. This, in turn, makes routine footage into a powerful ID system that track anyone, almost anywhere (1/4)

"Geoffrey Lawrence, research director for the Reason Foundation, said the state of Texas appropriated $50 million for ibogaine research, subject to a $50 million private match. Arizona and Mississippi have each approved $5 million for the research..." @GlawNV in @toledonews

There is compelling evidence that people who secure stable employment are less likely to commit new crimes. Yet occupational licensing barriers often prevent qualified individuals with criminal records from accessing that opportunity in the first place. buff.ly/5FzBcd4

"Our nation is not founded on a religion. It's not based on a common culture, even, or heritage. ... We're a creedal nation," Justice Neil Gorsuch tells @nickgillespie on The Reason Interview podcast.

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly using facial recognition to identify people in images captured by officers’ body-worn cameras. buff.ly/EUggqFH

When California’s high speed rail project was approved they said it would cost ~$30billion, @ReasonFdn estimated closer to $80bn. When voters approved a $10bn bond to help fund in they said the project would cost $45bn, @ReasonFdn estimated closer $100bn, Now the state says it will cost between $126bn and $232bn!! When will people give up on this unbelievable boondogle? fresnobee.com/news/local/hig…

“Given San Diego’s structural budget deficit and long-term debt, city leaders must cut spending and prioritize the most essential services,” writes Jordan Campbell. @graphgoesup buff.ly/2fY37Kp

States should expand safeguards on police use of facial recognition, and Congress should establish clear national standards for when the technology can be used, how long data is retained, and how it is audited and disclosed, writes @itsRaiderRich. buff.ly/EUggqFH