The State of Latino Child Health in Houston
Latinos are the largest and most rapidly expanding minority group in the U.S. Our latest brief describes the overall state…
March 14, 2024 5508 Results
Biden’s Patience With Netanyahu Is Running Thin
President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. is preparing to open a maritime corridor to Gaza highlights a deteriorating…
March 13, 2024 
Houston hospital prices vary substantially, data shows in Baker Institute report March 11, 2024
HOUSTON – (March 11, 2024) – Houston hospitals have significant gaps in their federally mandated price reporting, leading…
Beyond the Bill: Comparing Price and Quality at Houston Area Hospitals
It may pay to shop around for health care. New legislation requiring transparency in health insurance coverage allows price…
March 11, 2024 
Kids on the Move: Enhancing Active Transportation Safety for Children March 8, 2024
Houston’s infrastructure poses a number of challenges to children’s safety. How can we establish a safe and active…
Three Houston traffic ‘hot spots’ affect kids’ safety, Baker Institute report says March 8, 2024
HOUSTON – (March 8, 2024) – Mapping Houston transportation injuries that have affected children shows several “hot spots”…
China’s Risky Regulation of Video Gaming
Earlier this year, proposed regulations on video games tanked Chinese gaming stocks. It's a sign that tough governance is…
March 8, 2024 
The House’s Tax Relief Plan Is a Lesson in Poorly Designed Fiscal Policy
The House recently passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (TRAFWA) of 2024, which aims to provide tax…
March 8, 2024 
America’s Child Care Problem
Fellows Joyce Beebe and Edward M. Emmett discuss the child care shortage in the U.S. and evaluate a variety of policy…
March 8, 2024 
Biden Should Reengage on International Digital Trade Rules
The Office of the United States Trade Representative recently stepped back from ongoing negotiations on digital trade at the…
March 7, 2024