Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Record 47 Million Americans Now Receive Food Stamps
Although food stamp participation rates typically increase during a recession, a new study demonstrates [...]
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Teacher Evaluations Highlight Divide Between Unions and Reformers
The new system of evaluating teacher effectiveness often includes “value-added” data that measures the [...]
Read moreA Tale of Two Energy Policies
Instead of bowing down to green pressure groups that greatly overstate the environmental risks attached [...]
Read moreStudy: U.S. Natural Gas Boom Has Weakened Foreign Influence on Energy Markets
The American natural gas boom will cause the U.S. to dethrone Russia as the world’s leading supplier of [...]
Read moreLouisiana Pensions and SEC Probe New York Hedge Fund Over Possible Fraud
Louisiana public pension funds sought to withdraw $143 million from Fletcher Asset Management earlier [...]
Read moreMultiplying Environmental Claims Face New Accountability Procedures
Controversial litigation practices built around environmental remediation claims would be limited under [...]
Read moreCommentary: The State Bankruptcy Debate
As states across the country face fiscal crises, discussions have begun about legislation which would [...]
Read moreCommentary: What New Orleans Can Learn From Atlanta’s Public Housing Model
As the proposed redevelopment of the Iberville housing projects moves forward incrementally, nascent [...]
Read moreStates on Track for Default
Louisiana's unfunded liability of $24 billion cause for "serious concerns"
NEW ORLEANS, La. – On [...]
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