September 2007
Who Should Command the National Guard?
The National Guard has traditionally been under the control of the states. Section 1076 of the 2007 Defense Authorization Act changed that, concerning many.Pro and Con: National Popular Vote
Maryland Delegate Jon Cardin and Cato Institute scholar John Samples debate the national popular vote policy circulating in state legislatures.Yielding to Transportation Needs
As baby boomers get older, states need to be ready to meet the demands they'll make on special transportation programs.Keeping the Homeownership Dream Alive
With foreclosures at an all-time high, lawmakers are working to help people keep their homes.Replenishing Our Food Deserts
In tightly packed urban neighborhoods and isolated rural areas, fresh and healthy food is unavailable to many Americans. Lawmakers hope to remedy that.Environmental Enemies
Environmental factors may be causing many chronic diseases. Tracking the link between them is beginning to attack the problem.