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Report : State of the States 2013

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:30:00 GMT

State of the States 2013:
Stateline’s annual report looks at key issues legislatures are debating this year, with particular emphasis on the relationship between states and the federal government. The full report has in-depth articles on Politics, Budgets, Social Issues, Environment and Health Care.

Report : Falling Short: Most States Lag on Dental Sealants

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:10:00 GMT

Pew’s 50-state report finds that most states are not doing enough to use a proven strategy for preventing tooth decay, unnecessarily driving up health care costs for families and taxpayers.

Press Release : Paying for the Holidays

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:45:00 GMT

As the holiday shopping season takes off, consumers are turning to a variety of financial management tools. View our slideshow and learn more about Pew’s research on hidden bank fees, the growing use of prepaid debit cards, and the actual duration of payday loans that are marketed as two-week products.

Media Coverage : How Banks Limit Your Options in a Dispute

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:55:00 GMT

A new report released by the Pew Center on the States finds that larger banks are more likely to limit a consumer's options during a dispute.

Opinion Editorials : Guest Blog: 13 States Get on Board for Cutting-Edge Cost-Benefit Analysis

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:40:00 GMT

Report : Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Policy makers spend billions of dollars annually on tax incentives for economic development, but no state ensures that policy makers rely on good evidence about whether these investments deliver a strong return.

Report : Infographic: Preventing Costly Child Abuse

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:05:00 GMT

Some of our nation’s costliest social problems—like child abuse and neglect—are rooted in early childhood. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the proven policies that help break the cycle of abuse and that promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. Learn more about how home visiting gives families a solid foundation and helps states save money.

Report : A Costly Dental Destination: Hospital Care Means States Pay Dearly

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Already stressed state budgets are shouldering an extra burden to cover expensive emergency room (ER) treatment for toothaches and other avoidable dental ailments, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States.

Report : Voter Registration

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:58:37 GMT

Approximately 24 million voter registrations in the United States—one of every eight—are no longer valid or have significant inaccuracies, according to the new report, Inaccurate, Costly, and Inefficient, from the Pew Center on the States’ Election Initiatives.

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