More than 100,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses between April 2020 and April 2021 – many of which could have been prevented by greater access to effective treatments. Proud of Pew Health’s work to address this devastating crisis. thehill.com/opinion/health…

"Millions of workers without employer-provided retirement savings plans struggle to save for retirement or face the prospect of not being able to retire at all," writes Michelle Singletary, citing our survey of nontraditional workers (e.g., freelancers, temps) pew.org/3LVUGtV

“Overdraft fees can push household budgets over the edge,” our Alex Horowitz tells Michelle Singletary After all, the banking customers who get hit most with #overdraft fees have average deposits of only about $2,500 a month—not much room for error. pew.org/3uoiWyr

Despite trouble filling positions, some state and local governments have been hesitant to permanently boost pay. One reason: Fears that revenue will fail to keep up with long-term spending commitments. pew.org/35NqSPg

The pandemic continues to impact many facets of our daily lives, both directly and indirectly. This new Pew States analysis examines some of the possible impacts of remote work, including lower city revenue due to a decrease in commuters. pew.org/33BC6WA

It's time to help more Americans safely and successfully navigate the road to homeownership. Explore one little-known barrier in 90 seconds. 👇

“Overdraft fees can push household budgets over the edge,” our Alex Horowitz tells Michelle Singletary After all, the banking customers who get hit most with #overdraft fees have average deposits of only about $2,500 a month—not much room for error. pew.org/3uoiWyr

Follow The Pew Trusts during the #StateOfTheUnion for nonpartisan stats behind the speech: 📈 Data that make a difference 📊 Eye-opening charts, lists, and maps 👥 Survey results that show where Americans stand #SOTU

President Biden is expected to discuss the U.S. economy in tomorrow's #SOTU. One trend of note: State and local government wage increases lag behind private sector growth by the largest gap on record. pew.org/3C0mw3j

For a middle-income family in the U.S., raising a child costs $233,610—not including college. 🎧 Before President Biden and Gov. Kim Reynolds discuss lowering costs for Americans, hear how parents are navigating the financial crunch. pew.org/3sGrf7z #SOTU

Taxes make up more than 50% of government revenue in 8 states. Is your state among them? Get the answer ⤵️ pew.org/3C4S3Bm

“There is so much we can do” about the opioid epidemic, President Donald J. Trump said in his #SOTU address—specifically noting the need to remove outdated prescribing rules. The #MATAct will do just that. It's time for Congress to pass it. pew.org/3Md2Qy9

New from Pew: It may be hard to think about it now - but midyear budget gaps are inevitable. States can prepare today to face shortfalls tomorrow. Pew States experts identify two key steps to take: pew.org/3Ml45eK

$150/month That's what Hawaii residents need to set aside to close the state's growing retirement savings gap. A state-facilitated program that's proven effective in other states can help make it happen. Will Hawaii act? pew.org/3hBrXMQ

Drug-related prison admissions and populations both dropped by about a third from 2009 through 2019. However, drug-related possession arrests barely budged. New research, charts, and maps explore these divergent trends. 👇 pew.org/34L3dio

Stigma is one obstacle to effectively providing care to Philadelphians suffering from #opioid use disorder. How can we combat that? By treating it like the disease it is, says @EinsteinHealth’s Dr. Rohit Gulati. pew.org/37QYWYv Health Federation of Philadelphia #Philadelphia

We can't wait any longer to improve how emergency calls involving mental health and substance use issues are handled. Where do we begin? Insights 👇 pew.org/3tCqqfe

Chronic exposure to wildfire smoke can cause asthma and pneumonia, and increase the risk for lung cancer, stroke, heart failure and sudden death -- and it is harming more people in the Eastern US than in the West: ow.ly/TU2750LfzbU Stanford Medicine

5 states estimated they could operate for 100+ days using just their savings (FY22): • Wyoming: 349.6 days • Alaska: 150.7 • North Dakota: 112.1 • New Mexico: 100.8 • Connecticut: 100 Your state's data 👇 pew.org/3DplAb4