An important read in nature about the current state of gun violence research and why better research and more funding for this work are needed. Authors include our amazing Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium members Dr. Chethan Sathya, MD MSCE and Megan Ranney MD MPH 🌻. Read it free now. ⬇️ nature.com/articles/d4158…

🚨 NEW Fire district elections determine who will serve on a board that can raise significant taxpayer revenue. Yet these elections, which take place on the second Tuesday of December, off-cycle from town & village elections, are largely overlooked. Why? rockinst.org/blog/off-cycle…

Hearing aids are now available over the counter. In a new analysis, Kaitlin Stack Whitney, PhD highlights the extent of the need for these assistive devices and explores whether OTC hearing aids alone will be enough to close the gap between need and access. rockinst.org/blog/can-over-…

Today marks four years of Policy Outsider! It's been fun. We're going to indulge ourselves and take a look back at some of our work 🧵

NEW POLICY BRIEF In the absence of federal enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS, nine states have stepped into regulate these toxic compounds in drinking water. Laura Rabinow examines how these states moved from contamination to regulation. rockinst.org/issue-area/par…

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Seeking proposals for Local Government Lab 2023! Looking for presentations of completed and in-progress work at local government level from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. More details here👇 rockinst.org/news/article/r…

Congrats Michele!

I can't believe it has been 15 years.

Everyone should give this new podcast from my colleagues at Rockefeller Institute and Policy Outsider a listen. The catchy title reference to Taylor Swift is an added bonus.

🔊Listen: ESD’s Kevin Younis sits down with Policy Outsider to discuss how New York State attracted Micron Technology and other semiconductor manufacturers and R&D and what it means for the future of the Empire State ⬇️

Have you been impacted by a mass public shooting? If so, please consider taking part in our new research that seeks to understand survivors’ needs from their perspective. For more details or to request a link, visit bit.ly/smss3323. You can also DM for more info. 1/

NEW REPORT Laura Schultz & Leigh Wedenoja detail services provided by Second Chance Opportunities—an SUD recovery center that offers supportive housing, employment opportunities, and community programming—and their benefits to individuals & communities. rockinst.org/issue-area/bey…

Register for "The Innovation State: New York's Future in Advanced Manufacturing." This conference co-hosted w/ NYATEP/NYSEDC will examine the future of advanced manufacturing and physical infrastructure & diverse workforce needs in New York. eventbrite.com/e/the-innovati…

"The Innovation State: New York's Future in Advanced Manufacturing" brings together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the future of advanced manufacturing in NY. Learn more and register 👇 eventbrite.com/e/the-innovati…

Join us next Wednesday (5/17) for this multi-panel conference co-hosted with NYSEDC and NYATEP! Registration is here: eventbrite.com/e/the-innovati…

"The Innovation State: New York's Future in Advanced Manufacturing" brings together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the future of advanced manufacturing in NY. Register now! eventbrite.com/e/the-innovati…

This is #EconomicDevelopmentWeek, but Rockefeller Institute is keeping the conversation going next week. Join us 5/17 for The Innovation State. A conference on state and local policies to attract and retain advanced manufacturing.

Join NYATEP, NYSEDC and Rockefeller Institute in Albany for The Innovation State: New York's Future in Advanced Manufacturing Conference. Register today! eventbrite.com/e/the-innovati…

Join NYATEP, SUNY - The State University of New York, Rockefeller Institute on Wednesday, May 17th at the SUNY Administration Building! eventbrite.com/e/the-innovati…

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Richard P Nathan Public Policy Fellowship Program This 1-year fellowship connects experts from a diverse range of backgrounds & research interests with Rockefeller Institute researchers to analyze & address public policy problems. More 👇rockinst.org/news/article/2…