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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Life In and After Service: Caring for Veterans

On Policy Outsider, a look at life in and after the military and how communities and non-profits are working to fill the gaps in veterans’ services left by local, state, and federal governments.
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Addressing Ghost Guns

Ghost gun recoveries by law enforcement are on the rise. This brief looks at the data and what states and the federal government are doing to address the proliferation of these untraceable firearms.
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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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Remote Work during COVID-19

While telework rates have dropped since the start of the pandemic, they remain considerably higher than pre-pandemic rates.
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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

Meeting New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate: Takeaways from the 2022 School Finance Symposium

November 22, 2022

A look at what’s needed for New York to make the transition to zero-emission school buses, how the transition can be financed, and the anticipated benefits of an electric school bus fleet.

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Veterans at Work in the State of New York

November 11, 2022

A look at where New York's more than 675,000 veterans live and work.

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Balance of Payments between States and the Federal Government

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Overdose Mortality Dashboard

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Gun Violence in the United States

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