COVID-19, Working From Home, & City Downtowns

This analysis explores how cities can reimagine downtown spaces should falling tax revenues and broad adoption of telework prove persistent.
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Waters of the United States

A look into how a new definition for "waters of the United States" delineates which of the nation's waters are and aren’t protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972 and the potential impact on environmental and public health.
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Municipal Fiscal Crisis & Local Government Restructuring

This analysis examines the likelihood of local government restructuring as local governments prepare for prolonged fiscal stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Has Marijuana Legalization Provided a Blueprint for Magic Mushrooms?

This analysis explores the recent push to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms in several cities and one state and examines similarities between these efforts and the legalization push for marijuana.
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Epidemic in a Pandemic

A new chapter in our Stories from Sullivan series examines what has happened to substance-use treatment access and effectiveness during COVID-19.
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Balance of Payments

This report examines the balance of payments differential that exists between states.
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From Our Researchers

COVID-19 and Working From Home Give Cities a Chance to Redefine Who Uses Downtowns

November 10, 2020

The work from home impact on real estate and big city tax revenue.

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Not a Trick, Rockefeller Institute of Government Endorses New York State Treat

October 30, 2020

A tongue-in-cheek look at the lack of state candies and the Rockefeller Institute's choice for New York State.

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Balance of Payments between States and the Federal Government

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2010 Census Response Rates in New York State

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Employees Working from Home 2010-18

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