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A new law could help the government rely on evidence to improve programs

The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act is a step toward strengthening how the federal government uses evidence.
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Why evidence-based policymaking should be on every new governor’s to-do list

Evidence-based policymaking can help leaders meet policy goals by focusing public funding on programs that work and fostering deeper understanding of constituents’ needs.
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Four things to know about learning agendas

The White House’s recent government reform plan and the president’s management agenda encourage the development of learning agendas.
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A little-publicized incentive in the new tax law could become America’s largest economic development program

The positive potential of Opportunity Zones depends on decisions made by America’s governors.
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How we can better visualize analysis of tax reform legislation

Numerous tables have presented estimates for the impact of tax reform legislation, but these might be more engaging as graphs.
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Five reasons a robust decennial census benefits all Americans

The Government Accountability Office added the 2020 census to its “High Risk List” of government-wide programs in jeopardy.
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How states balance their budgets matters more than if they do

Balanced budget requirements have become a pillar of state budgeting practice. But do they work?
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House and Senate tax bills do little for most families with young children

Significant help for low- and middle-income families with children is missing from tax reform legislation.
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How evidence-based decisionmaking enhances public service

Using evidence to make decisions can mitigate challenges raised by a large federal bureaucracy.
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Congress is taking another big step to strengthen federal evidence-based policymaking

Recently introduced legislation makes important steps to improve the use of evidence and data in federal agencies.

The Vulnerable, Vital 2020 Census

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The Vulnerable, Vital 2020 Census

The decennial Census will gather the most complete picture of America of the past 10 years, but its accuracy is in jeopardy.

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Behind the Numbers at the Urban Institute

Structural Racism in America

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Structural Racism in America

Public policies, institutional practices, and cultural narratives perpetuate our country's racial inequalities. 

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