Law and policy articles
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Kansas providers challenge ‘abortion survey’ law
TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas abortion providers have filed a legal challenge to a new law that would require providers to ask patients why they're getting the procedure. The law is set to take effect July 1. While anti-abortion advocates say it would provide better understanding of the reasons people seek abortions, abortion rights advocates argue that []
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Wage insurance: A promising policy for displaced workers
Each year, millions of workers are displaced due to technological advancements, international competition, offshoring, and regulatory changes. These shifts can devastate workers, particularly those with specialized skills and long tenures. An innovative social policy—wage insurance—shows significant promise in mitigating the adverse effects of job loss, in ways traditional unemployment insurance cannot, finds a new working paper from UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon...
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How Congress can better support law enforcement
As a member of Congress on the House Judiciary Committee, I am aware of and concerned by the serious challenges facing our nation’s law enforcement officers. And as a former sheriff, I have a unique perspective on these challenges and an understanding of what needs to be done at the federal level to best support […]