Translating Texas’ Health Care Spending Into Better Outcomes
Texas spends nearly $50 billion a year on health care yet lags far behind other states on key health outcomes. Elena M…
October 14, 2024 3349 Results
Bring Fiscal Policy Under Control
U.S. fiscal policy should focus on stabilizing the long-term budget outlook by supporting robust economic growth, broadening…
October 11, 2024 
Lessons From the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
Turkey lies in a seismically active zone but lacks the rigorous regulation of construction safety standards needed to…
October 10, 2024 
Neal Lane establishes endowment to honor wife and women in STEM at Rice’s Baker Institute October 10, 2024
In a heartfelt gesture of philanthropy and tribute, Rice University’s Neal Lane and the Lane family have donated $200,000 to…
Political reporters discuss potential outcome of Texas elections at Baker Institute event October 10, 2024
With the closely watched U.S. Senate race for Texas between incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Rep…
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 
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