Obama’s New “Urban Manufacturing” Push
The Urban Institute

Federal policy needs to support state-regional initiatives to support Small Urban Manufacturing enterprises (SUMs), which are a major source of innovation and job creation.

D.C. School Choice Works – with Caveats
The Urban Institute
School choice programs in Washington, D.C., do provide disadvantaged students options to improve their educations, but they also exacerbate student-quality disparities.

Realignment: Shifting Responsibility and Power from State to Local Governments
Public Policy Institute of California
As part of his campaign to close the budget gap, Gov. Jerry Brown wants to shift responsibility and funding sources from state to local government. This report identifies key issues to be resolved.