How Federal Health Policy Changes are Impacting New York State

The most significant health policy reforms since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will dramatically reshape the healthcare landscape in New York State.
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Lead Service Line Inventories

As of July 2025, 8 percent of the state's 2,938 drinking water systems required to inventory their service lines (by Oct. 2024) do not yet have an inventory.
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Balance of Payments Report

For the fourth straight year, Federal pandemic relief spending disrupts states' typical fiscal relationship with Washington.
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Foundation Aid Study

Read the Institute's recommendations for improving New York State’s Foundation Aid education funding formula.
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RGVRC 2024 Annual Report

The Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium report details the research and activities of this diverse network in 2024, highlighting publications, grant funding, public and policy outreach, and media appearances.
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Stepping Away From the Benefits Cliff

This report looks at the policy environment for lowering employment barriers for people with disabilities in New York State.
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SUNY's Economic Impact

SUNY is a key driver of the economic engine of New York State with an economic impact of $31.0 billion in AY 2020.
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Fostering Success at SUNY

An examination of the use and outcomes of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) at SUNY.
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From Our Researchers

Recent Healthcare Developments That Impact New York’s Existing 1115 Medicaid Waiver  

September 16, 2025

Recent actions taken by the federal government will affect New York State's 1115 Medicaid waiver; this blog presents opportunities to align the waiver with the federal government's policy goals.

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RGVRC Member Highlight: Michael Anestis

September 8, 2025

Learn more about the research of Dr. Michael Anestis, a member of the RGVRC and the executive director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University.

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Data Hub

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