Boost US Construction Workforce by Employing More Immigrant Labor
Despite being one of the largest and most dynamic sectors of the U.S. economy, the construction industry faces a severe…
October 10, 2024 3344 Results
Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy appoints Jill Assir as new director of development October 9, 2024
The appointment fills a key position to advance the mission of Rice’s Baker Institute, recognized as the world’s No. 1…
Experts discuss future of energy transitions at Baker Institute’s annual Energy Summit October 9, 2024
Energy leaders from academia and industry convened at the eighth annual Energy Summit, hosted by Baker Botts and the Center…
Trump and Harris Are Sharply Divided on Science, but Share Common Ground on US Technology Policy
Science and technology policy usually takes a back seat to issues such as immigration, the economy, and health care during…
October 8, 2024 
Revamp Urban Infrastructure to Enhance Child Safety and Mobility
Texas cities and towns should implement pedestrian-friendly design and prioritize transportation safety to help combat an…
October 7, 2024 
Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Commentary
A Year of Escalating Conflict in the Middle East Has Ushered in a New Era of Regional Displacement The Middle East is in a new era of mass displacement, with millions uprooted after a year of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza…
October 7, 2024 
Texas Needs Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care and Education
Reproductive health care, which encompasses preventative screenings, family planning, and contraceptive access, is becoming…
October 4, 2024 
Restore America’s Leadership in Science and Technology
To restore America’s leadership in science, the next presidential administration must prioritize investment in science and…
October 3, 2024 
Restore Confidence in Democracy: Guiding Principles for Election Administration
As foreign interference and the prevalence of disinformation test our democratic processes, election administrators must…
October 2, 2024 
Promote Fiscal Responsibility by Limiting Tax Breaks
By extending or enhancing the base-broadening provisions of the 2017 tax act, the new administration could increase U.S. tax…
October 2, 2024