What Maryland's cannabis politics reveal, the debate over student resource officers, and how wealthy Americans make money and pay taxes.
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Brookings Brief

September 8, 2023

A group of people on a runway walk toward a private plane.
The difference in how the wealthy make money—and pay taxes
 

Most Americans receive almost all their money through wages and retirement income. For the wealthiest, those sources are less important. William G. Gale and Semra Vignaux highlight the low tax rates on investments and businesses and outline four ways to raise taxes on the wealthy without harming economic growth.

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A marijuana plant, nearing its harvest stage, is pictured in 2018 at Grassroots Cannabis in Taneytown, Maryland.
What Maryland’s cannabis politics reveal
 

In Maryland’s 2022 election, voters were asked whether to allow adults to purchase and use cannabis legally under state law. Aaron Klein looks at the ballot results across counties and explains the implications for the United States.

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Sgt. Jamie Huling of the Newport News Police Department greets students as they return to Richneck Elementary in Newport News, Virginia.
Navigating the tradeoffs of police in schools
 

Does having police officers in schools decrease gun violence or other forms of violent crime? How does the presence of student resource officers affect disparities in student discipline? Lucy Sorensen and Montserrat Avila-Acosta examine recent trends and offer practical considerations for schools and policymakers.

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