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A participant wearing a face mask with the words Defund Police in it. Thousands of protesters gathered at Mc Carren Park in Brooklyn for a massive march around Williamsburg, making a loud call for the defunding of the police force.

What Police Spending Data Can (and Cannot) Explain amid Calls to Defund the Police

At the least, spending data can help advocates and policymakers understand reforms’ fiscal opportunities and parameters.

Kids working on remote learning during pandemic

Taxes and Budget

Are Children a Budget Priority for the Trump Administration?

Before the pandemic swept across the United States, the president released his annual budget, sharing his vision for federal spending over the next year and decade.

Taxes and Budget

When Crafting Policy through the Tax Code, Ask Three Questions

At an estimated $1.5 trillion per year, tax expenditures are a significant drain on federal tax revenue.

Taxes and Budget

Budget Stalemates Like North Carolina’s Are about More Than Numbers

The Tar Heel State is the only state still arguing over the current fiscal year’s budget.

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Three Questions for Implementing a Wealth Tax in America

Tax policy experts recently discussed the biggest challenges for implementing a wealth tax in America.

Taxes and Budget

Three Assumptions behind the President’s Proposed Cuts to the Safety Net

The administration's proposal seeks to reduce the deficit, claiming to accomplish this mainly through domestic spending cuts.

Taxes and Budget

How Cloud Computing Is Taking Our Tax Policy Analysis to New Heights (and Speeds)

Cloud computing allows us to test thousands of tax policy variations in just a few hours.

Taxes and Budget

An Underfunded 2020 Census Puts an Accurate Count at Risk

A predictable funding stream is important for a successful census, but the 2020 Census has lacked this from the start.

Taxes and Budget

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.