by Brad Galbraith | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
Occupational licensing is a hot topic across the country. However, few proposals address the underlying problem: one must secure the government’s approval to earn a living. One of the latest fads proclaiming to remedy this evil is universal recognition of occupational...
by Brad Galbraith | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog
In education policy, local control is a hotly contested issue. But one crucial party is frequently ignored in the rhetoric – parents. Worse than ignored, they are sometimes viewed with derision. A parent is the ultimate local authority on the health, safety, and...
by Brad Galbraith | Aug 16, 2021 | Blog
While modes of transportation have changed little in the last century, speeds and efficiency have dramatically improved. Additionally, new, innovative transportation options are on the horizon. Autonomous vehicles and drones are two prominent examples. Yet, planners...
by Brad Galbraith | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog
Misguided state, local, and tribal leaders are pushing hard to lead Oklahoma and the nation into 21st-century transportation. Determined to realize progress, they’ve deployed programs to boost aerospace engineering, planned smart cities, and subsidized the manufacture...
by Brad Galbraith | Jun 28, 2021 | Research
Trust but Verify: Open Government andOklahoma Public Trusts Author Brad Galbraith Abstract This paper explores whether public trusts are appropriate for managing public assets. It finds that Oklahoma’s public trust law suffers from a lack of transparency, avoidance of...
