<p>Pew’s state policy initiatives identify and advance effective policy approaches to central issues facing states.  The center is part of Pew’s broader effort to study and promote nonpartisan policy solutions for pressing and emerging problems affecting Americans.</p> http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room.aspx The mortgage interest deduction is one of the largest tax expenditures in the U.S. tax code but the rate at which it is claimed and the average amount deducted vary widely across and within states. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:01:16 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899472516&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Fiscal Federalism Initiative&WT.rss_a=The Geographic Distribution of the Mortgage Interest Deduction&WT.z_contenttype=Report <strong>How do voters find the information they need on and before Election Day?</strong> Many voters turn to online resources, such as state election websites, to find polling locations, absentee ballot and provisional ballot information before casting their vote. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:48:47 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail_wide.aspx?id=85899472510&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=State Policy and Performance&WT.rss_a=Infographic: Online Election Tools By State&WT.z_contenttype=Report With unemployment remaining high, it’s important to understand the effects of the sequester on unemployment insurance programs in the states. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:59:15 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899466276&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Fiscal Federalism Initiative&WT.rss_a=Sequester's Impact on Unemployment Insurance&WT.z_contenttype=Report An editorial in the Sunday, March 24 edition of the <em>New York Times </em>cited Pew's research about the shrinking prison population. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:46:22 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899462619&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=State Policy and Performance&WT.rss_a=Editorial: Shrinking Prisons, Saving Billions&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle Philanthropic Partnerships with Pew lead to measurable results on behalf of the public good. For the Voting Information Project, that meant serving 25 million citizens during the November election. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:58:13 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899457959&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=State Policy and Performance&WT.rss_a=Pew Partners: Giving Voters the Information They Need (WInter 2013 Trust Magazine)&WT.z_contenttype=Summary <p>Important questions about federal spending cuts were left unanswered after last year's New Year's fiscal cliff deal and the political leaders who need to know more about those possible reductions are not all in Washington.</p> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:45:32 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899456267&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Fiscal Federalism Initiative&WT.rss_a=States Are Facing an Uncertain Fiscal Future (Winter 2013 Trust Magazine)&WT.z_contenttype=Summary As the March 1 sequester deadline approaches, Pew research shows the impact across-the-board federal cuts will vary widely across the states. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:12:42 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899454023&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Fiscal Federalism Initiative&WT.rss_a=Sequestration Impact Varies Widely Across States and Programs; States with Heavy Military Hurt Hardest&WT.z_contenttype=Report A frontpage article in the Feb. 22 edition of the New York Times cited a Pew report about the effects sequestration could have on states. View the report, "Fiscal Cliff Deal Poses Uncertainty for States," or visit the fiscal federalism initiative for more. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:14:57 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899454012&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=Fiscal Federalism Initiative&WT.rss_a=NYT: Fear of U.S. Cuts Grows in States Where Aid Flows&WT.z_contenttype=NewsArticle <span>In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced a commission to improve the voting experience on Election Day. This is an important step forward. Pew’s election initiatives director <a title="David Becker" href="http://www.pewstates.org/experts/david-becker-328076">David Becker</a> released the following in response to the President’s announcement.</span> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:53:21 GMT http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899451208&WT.rss_ev=f&WT.rss_f=State Policy and Performance&WT.rss_a=Election Initiatives Response to Bipartisan Voting Commission Announcement&WT.z_contenttype=Report Terms and Conditions Page http://www.pewtrusts.org/terms_and_conditions.aspx