A decade-long study of the Department of Veterans Affairs finds that sustained improvements in trust and service delivery ...

The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is undergoing its biggest structural shift in decades, as federal action moves resettlement toward a model where states have a greater leading role. This piece ...

On August 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule titled “Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions.” The rule would introduce a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions. In ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2026 – The Niskanen Center strongly supports the introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026. This legislation includes the most ...

Despite near universal frustration with the U.S. legal immigration system, Congress has not meaningfully reformed its laws in more than 35 years. Still, policymakers could make the existing approach ...

Americans overwhelmingly support paid family and medical leave (PFML) as part of a broader set of policies to help them balance work and family life. Despite popular support, federal policymakers have ...

The U.S. electric grid is fragmented, with limited to no power exchange between regions and interconnections. This fragmentation increases costs to consumers and risks blackouts from power shortages ...

State capacity is not an abstract policy concern. It is the government’s ability to turn law, funding, staff, data, technology, and authority into services people can use. When that capacity is weak, ...

Built to Deliver is a practical guide for leaders committed to improving their organizations’ service delivery at scale. It is designed to help organizations adapt and apply lessons and approaches ...

The Niskanen Center develops evidence-based policy and advances these ideas through direct engagement in the policymaking process. We have our talented staff and scholars to thank for our ...

According to Niskanen's U.S. Carbon Exposure Calculator, the carbon charge on U.S. goods entering the European Union will reach roughly $231 million this year.

The COVID-19 pandemic is turning out to be a wake-up call, not just for public health, but for economic security, as well. We are learning that any one of us can be knocked off the ladder of ...