States for the future: a data driven policy network
Empowering states for a resilient future: uniting data, research, and action
In 2024, the federal government announced new race and ethnicity data collection and reporting standards that will require changes to how data is collected, analyzed, and presented. This, in turn, …
Many states, regardless of their political orientation, face comparable challenges, especially as the climate changes and the impacts are not confined by man-made state boundaries. Join us on October 17 …
Join us for our annual All Network Meeting, States for the Future’s virtual state of the union address on November 15th at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. Attendees …
Join States for the Future and Bolder Advocacy on December 12th 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for a primer on nonprofits and policy making. This session will provide …
Join Irena Asmundson of Practical Idealism Economics and Mark Benak of Imagine New Mexico for an interactive session on how your organization can use storytelling and data in your work. Imagine New Mexico is a new non-profit fostering accountability and cooperation amongst local nonprofits, starting with improving health outcomes for New Mexico residents. In this …
Join us for a virtual community discussion exploring Citizen Solutions, an innovative approach to fostering bipartisan civic engagement from The Builder’s Movement. Learn how this approach is shaping the future of policy-making in our increasingly polarized political landscape. In this session, we will cover: What is Citizen Solutions? Gain a clear understanding of this groundbreaking …
Hear about the latest in Federal policy updates from the Bipartisan Policy Center at our next States for the Future Virtual Community Discussion on Wednesday, April 30 at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT. Rachel B. Snyderman, BPC's Managing Director of Economic Policy, will discuss how changes in funding and fiscal policy at the …
Join us for the annual States for the Future Convening in Nashville, Tennessee on November 4-6, 2025. RSVP here (deadline extended to October 10) Connect (and re-connect) with your counterparts in other states The States for the Future convening will be an opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with like-minded organizations that are leading policy …
Join States for the Future on Wednesday, November 19 at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT for our next Virtual Community Discussion exploring the State of the Nation Project, an innovative initiative analyzing key data and trends shaping America’s future from The Murphy Institute at Tulane University. Our presenter, Dr. Douglas Harris, will describe how this project was developed …
Are you exploring how your state government can use AI in productive, responsible ways? Or is your state already advancing major AI initiatives and grappling with questions around accountability, governance, and best practices? Join States for the Future for our next Virtual Community Discussion featuring experts from the Data Integration Support Center (DISC) on Wednesday, February 18, at …
The U.S. federal statistical system plays a central role in shaping evidence-based policy development, critical public and private sector decisions, and the efficient functioning of government and society. The challenges that the system faces are not new, but increased attention in Washington on efficiency may further test statistical units across the government. The Bipartisan Policy Center recently …
Our next States for the Future Virtual Community Discussion will be jointly presented with the Governmental Research Association’s Researcher Council, scheduled for Thursday, April 23 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT. Join us as we feature the Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership (BJC-JGP), a program of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA). The …