States should add a wage level for high school graduates to encourage students to graduate high school. It's nearly a tangible benefit. It would increase the education gap for minority students faster than any other program. Just make sure that there are programs and support so that students can graduate if they want to.
States should create a lottery, where homeowners can pay $1 more on their state taxes to be put into a pool of money. The winner gets a home renovation that upgrades to code (including amnesty for any work done without a permit) and energy efficiency. New windows, energy efficient furnace, etc. The program would strengthen the state's housing stock, make living spaces safer, and reduce wasted energy.
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