Affordability, Sports, Greed and More

4/15/2026

Fair Competition in Residential Rent Act: Rental rates are going up in part because of anti-competitive practices by landlords who use algorithmic rent-setting software. The Fair Competition in Residential Rent Act prohibits rental property owners from engaging in rent-fixing.

It’s the greed: Despite Iran, ICE, Epstein, and rampant corruption, the issue that Americans really care about this year is their own cost of living. While progressives love to answer public concerns with promises of specific legislation, that’s not the solution here. For more, see the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.

The Affordability Gap for Gen Z: This Reuters Econ World Podcast is a conversation, including NYC Councilmember Chi Osse, about addressing affordability.

Despite Billions at Stake, Few States Study Tax Gaps: Many states face budget shortfalls. Many of them could fill much of the gap by focusing on collecting unpaid taxes already owed, Pew Research Center explains.

College sports are a huge moneymaker: NCAA Division 1 sports earns more money than every U.S. professional sports league except the NFL. The Economic Policy Center reports on the financing of college sports.

2026 Progressive Agenda for States & Localities: PLI has published the latest edition of our Progressive Agenda, which highlights 50 model bills and hyperlinks to more than 250 models. Different proposals fit blue, purple and red states.

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