Issues
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PRI’s work encompasses countless studies, commentary, books, podcasts, blog posts, and events surrounding our mission to promote the principles of individual freedom and personal responsibility. Our areas of research include health care, education, environment, innovation, California reform, and business economics. Explore our topics below.
Health Care
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Sally Pipes on The Drive Home with Dr. Greg Seltz
PRI’s Sally Pipes, President, CEO, and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy at the Pacific Research Institute, appeared on The Drive Home Show to discuss Medicare for All and what it could mean for American healthcare. Listen to Sally’s interview starting at 31:30.
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Halloween candy is putting the trick in treats this year
Not even the sweetest night of the year is immune to inflation. According to the Federal Reserve Bank, the cost of Halloween candy has outpaced overall inflation in the United States by more than double between 2025 and 2026. The 7.7 percent cost increase for ...
California Reform
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Our Election 2026 Final Predictions
This week, Tim gives his final predictions on some of this year’s biggest races – and also gives his picks for the election’s biggest potential surprises. Next Round is not known for going100 percent in its predictions, so Tim is hoping for a better outcome ...
Education
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Los Angeles public school parents are sending a clear message. Is the district listening?
A recent poll shows the district receiving largely positive marks from local parents despite their widespread dissatisfaction with the direction of the state and city. But the same poll shows the district might not know how to leave well enough alone by pushing forward with ...
Environment
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Ground beef imports are a no-win plan for consumers, producers
When President Donald Trump announced a plan to allow 300,000 metric tons of additional ground beef into the U.S. without tariffs, it was greeted with outright disgust by cattle producers across the country. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) responded to the announcement saying it ...