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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Families with young children are potentially eligible for dozens of public benefits to support them during periods of unemployment and to supplement their earnings during periods of employment. Access ...
When the Council of the District of Columbia finalized its version of the municipal FY2027 budget, it set the city on a path toward a troubling milestone: As of October 1, D.C. will become the first ...
The “co-location” of power plants and large energy users on the same site is gaining traction as a way to provide electricity to data centers without raising household bills. It seems like a quick fix ...
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