A Renewed Push for Marriage Equality

The Respect for Marriage Act is moving through Congress, but what exactly will it do? And how is uncertainty surrounding marriage equality affecting members of the LGBTQ+ community?
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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

Drugs, Guns, and Democracy: An Overview of Ballot Measures in this Year’s Elections

November 1, 2022

As Election Day 2022 approaches, this analysis looks at what ballot measures voters will decide on from marijuana to reproductive health to guns, and more.

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Reducing Domestic Violence with Gun Violence Prevention Policies

October 25, 2022

Guest contributor Lisa Geller outlines five evidence-based policies that, if equitably and efficiently implemented, can prevent domestic violence.

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Balance of Payments between States and the Federal Government

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