New York State Science Policy Fellowship

The Rockefeller Institute of Government is now accepting applications for the inaugural New York State Science Policy Fellowship cohort of 2024.
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Navigating the Benefits Cliff

The Role of Benefit Eligibility in the Decision to Work and More for People With Disabilities in New York State.
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Leading on Lead

Federal and New York State Policies, Funding, and Implementation of Lead Service Line Replacement.
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Inequality, Urban Heat Islands, and Crime

Understanding relationships between heat and crime is critical for equitable urban planning policies and public safety.
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Reducing the Carbon Footprint with Public Transit

Policy Outsider looks at what programs and initiatives CDTA is embarking on that help reduce the regional carbon footprint.
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Balance of Payments Report

Our 2023 Balance of Payments report looks at the latest available data (2021) showing the differences between how much states gave to the federal government and how much they received in spending.
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Marijuana Opt-Out Tracker

View which municipalities have made the decision to opt out of adult-use marijuana dispensaries and/or on-site consumption lounges in their jurisdiction.
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From Our Researchers

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Considerations for Policymakers

November 28, 2023

This piece focuses on some of the uses of AI in healthcare and provides broader considerations for policymakers as they seek to promote innovation while also protecting against unintended consequences.

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The Overdose Epidemic: A Persistent Public Health Crisis

November 14, 2023

The persistent overdose epidemic, exacerbated by synthetic drugs like fentanyl, remains a severe public health crisis, with US fatalities surpassing 100,000 annually. Recent data suggests a slowing rate of increase since 2021, potentially linked to the availability of opioid overdose reversal medications such as naloxone and community-led efforts, particularly in training and distribution initiatives.

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