Opinions
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April 16, 2013
Sacramento Bee: Editorial: An Incremental Step to Stem Payday Loans
Sacramento Bee edititorial: California's $3.3 billion payday lending industry preys on the poor and the financially unsophisticated. Attempts to rein it in have failed. California remains among the most permissive states when it comes to payday lending. more
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- Opinion
- Prepaid Cards Research Project
USA Today: Be Wary of Prepaid Card Protection
Policymakers can -- and should -- require prepaid card issuers to acquire FDIC insurance.
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- Opinion
- Election Initiatives
Governing Magazine: Building an Election System That Works
Sue Urahn: To achieve an election system that is convenient, accurate and fair, state and local leaders need data to review and track their voting processes—from registration to ballot counting.
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- Opinion
- Children's Dental Campaign
The News Tribune: Fluoridation: Where the Real Tax Savings Are
Our editorial today argues for restoring Medicaid dental coverage for poor adults. That would cost the state something on the order of $30 million and the federal government more, since it would be paying for a further expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. more
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- Opinion
- Children's Dental Campaign
Honolulu Star-Advertiser: Prior Exam Rule Hinders Prevention of Child Tooth Decay
We can improve oral health for Hawaii's children. And we should — because the numbers tell a disturbing story.
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- Opinion
- Election Initiatives
Governing Magazine: Collaboration, Technology and the Lessons of Election Day
Sue Urahn: This year's elections demonstrated how teamwork between governments and the technology sector can make voting information more accessible, save taxpayer dollars and improve the efficiency of the voting process.
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- Opinion
- Children's Dental Campaign
Dr. Bicuspid: A Response to ADA's 'Scientific Study' of Dental Therapists
Opinion: The results of the ADA study published in the January 2013 Journal of the American Dental Association do nothing to discredit the utilization of dental therapists in the workforce in their traditional role of providing care for children in school-based programs. more
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November 1, 2012
Site Selection Magazine: Return on Investment
A growing number of states want evidence of results to drive decisions about tax incentives for economic development. more
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- Opinion
- Fiscal Federalism Initiative
Governing Magazine: The Unknown Impact of Federal Fiscal Decisions
The federal deficit is not just a federal problem. Federal decisions about the best ways to cut programs and increase revenue should take into account all costs and benefits, including the effects on state and local governments. more
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- Opinion
- Children's Dental Campaign
Bangor Daily News: The Promise of a New Type of Dentist
You might not be worried about your access to a dentist’s office if you have private health insurance or can afford to pay for care. But if you’re poor, or if you live in a remote area, the barriers you face make it more likely you and your children will delay getting preventive oral health care until it’s too late. more