The Wonk Salon, August 3, 2011

Varied State Oversight for Health Insurance Rates
Government Accountability Office
Some states are more aggressive than others in intervening in health care insurance markets. It would be nice to know how Virginia compares but Old Dominion data was not available for this GAO study.

“Small Start” Grant Regs Less Burdensome
Government Accountability Office
SAFETEA-LU legislation streamlined regulations for small mass-transit grants. This GAO study found that regulations are, indeed, less burdensome.

Tribal Youth in the Criminal Justice System
Urban Institute
Due to a lack of rehabilitative resources and tribal capacity to prosecute, half of all juveniles in the federal criminal justice system are American Indians.