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
Most Recent Post:
Some Never Learn: Dems’ Healthcare Repeats Same Mistakes
Sally C. Pipes
April 24, 2026
Democrats are laying the groundwork for their next healthcare overhaul if they take control of Congress in this fall’s elections. A new report from the Center for American Progress shows exactly what they have in mind, and patients won’t like it. The group has long ...
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Despite Exorbitant Fees, LA28 Ticket Buying Experience Was Gold Medal Worthy
Tim Anaya
April 20, 2026
Recently, I felt like Charlie Bucket searching for the golden ticket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I “won” the lottery for the first draw opportunity to buy 2028 LA Olympic tickets. Much of what I read about the process online were complaints, primarily ...
California Reform
Most Recent Post:
Who Won? Who Lost? A Review of the First California Gubernatorial Debate
Pacific Research Institute
April 23, 2026
This week, Tim and Matt break down the first California gubernatorial debate. They share their thoughts on who the biggest winners and losers were and break down the performances of each of the candidates. They also discuss how the candidates fared answering questions about California’s ...
Education
Most Recent Post:
Military schools have cracked the code for educating diverse students
Lance Izumi
April 6, 2026
America’s military schools are ranked the best in the nation. California should take note. The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) program, operates 160 K-12 schools in the U.S. and overseas. These schools at American military installations serve around ...
Environment
Most Recent Post:
Trading Road Repairs For Green Jet Fuel — Is This A Deal That Californians Want To Make?
Kerry Jackson
April 23, 2026
Only one state, Alaska, has worse roads than California. Tens of billions are needed to repair the crumbling, cracking and cratered infrastructure. Nearly a decade ago, legislators passed a $52 billion bill to fix the problems. So, what is Sacramento thinking about? Moving fuel tax revenue dollars that should be used for road repair ...