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In the Public Interest

In the Public Interest

Democracy, shared prosperity, and the common good

In the Public Interest is a comprehensive research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting.

In the Public Interest

Democracy, shared prosperity, and the common good

In the Public Interest is a comprehensive research and policy center on privatization and responsible contracting.

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Publications Social Services What We Focus On

Privatizing the VA: Lessons from privatized Medicaid in Kansas and Iowa

Both Kansas and Iowa have suffered cuts in care, reduced far less costs than expected, and sacrificed oversight and transparency after privatizing Medicaid.
March 2018

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Report: Fraud and waste in California’s charter schools March 2018

Charter Schools Education Publications What We Focus On

Research Brief: How charter schools impact public school district budgets

Public school districts and the students they serve are undermined by laws and practices that prioritize charter school growth over educational opportunities for all students.
February 2018

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Report: The Failure of Policy Planning in California’s Charter School Facility Funding April 2017

Infrastructure Publications What We Focus On

Guide: Understanding and Evaluating Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)

A guide to help advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders better understand and analyze infrastructure public-private partnership (P3) proposals, contracts, and related legislation.
January 2017
Home Municipal Services Publications Tools and Guides What We Focus On

Guide: Best Practices in Municipal Waste Contracting

Best practices for municipalities aiming to protect their interests when contracting with private companies that provide waste management services.
November 2016

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Report: The Banks That Finance Private Prison Companies November 2016

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Buying Influence: How Private Prison Companies Expand Their Control of America’s Criminal Justice System October 2016

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Report: How privatization increases inequality September 2016

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Fact Sheet: GEO Group and Corrections Corporation of America Spend Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Purchasing Smaller Companies September 2016

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Fact Sheet: Private Prison Companies Encourage Mass Incarceration by Owning Facilities July 2016

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Research Brief: How Private Prison Companies Increase Recidivism June 2016

Charter Schools Education Home Publications What We Focus On

Academica’s Florida Real Estate Operations

"Academica's Florida Real Estate Operations" provides analysis of for-profit charter school operator Academica’s role as a landlord to schools in Florida.
June 2016
Charter Schools Education Publications Tools and Guides What We Focus On

Policy Brief: The Cost of Charter Schools for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

A research brief proposing equitable solutions to mitigate the negative fiscal impact of charter schools on the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
May 2016

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Cutting Corners in America’s Criminal Justice System April 2016

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