State-Level Pre-K Programs

A report from the fall 2022 Center for Law & Policy Solutions research interns looks at three universal prekindergarten programs in Florida, Oklahoma, and Vermont.
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School Gun Violence Prevalence and Effects

A new compendium from the Institute's Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium equips policymakers and the public with data, analysis, and strategies for keeping schools safe.
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New York’s Pending Medicaid Waiver

On Policy Outsider, a look at how New York's pending Medicaid waiver aims to achieve health equity goals.
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Defining the Care Workforce

The number of people employed in the nation's care workforce is projected to grow by 10.5% over the next 10 years but who are these workers?
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State PFAS Drinking Water Standards

In the absence of federal enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS, nine state governments have stepped into regulate these toxic compounds.
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Consolidating Fire Protection Services in New York State

A look at the opportunities, barriers, and legal mechanisms for consolidation.
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Balance of Payments Report

Our 2022 Balance of Payments report looks at the latest available data (2020) 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

Top Health Trends for State Health Policymakers to Watch in 2023

January 26, 2023

The third part in this three-part blog series on trends in healthcare and health policy focuses on health equity, quality, and modes of service delivery.

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Five Things to Know about the Care Workforce

January 25, 2023

The care workforce accounts for 17% of the total US workforce. Who are these workers and what should policymakers understand about them?

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