• Federal Policy Updates with Bipartisan Policy Center – Virtual Community Discussion

    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 …

  • States for the Future Annual Convening – November 4-6, 2025

    Canopy by Hilton Nashville Downtown 920 Division St, Nashville, TN, United States

    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 …

  • Taking America’s Pulse, One State at a Time: Insights from the State of the Nation Project and Potential Partnerships

    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 …

  • AI and State Data: Understanding the Risks and Rewards with the Data Integration Support Center

    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 …

  • A Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Modernizing the Federal Statistical System: Insights from State and Local Leaders

    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 …

  • Data-Driven Approaches to Public Safety

    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 …

  • A Nation at Work: Building a Stronger, Future-Ready Workforce

    What does the future of work look like for American workers, and what role can states play in shaping it? We hope you will join our next States for the Future Virtual Community Discussion on May 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT, featuring the Bipartisan Policy Center’s latest work on strengthening America’s …

  • Data Centers & State Policy: Governance Strategies and Policy Insights | June 18 Virtual Community Discussion

    Join Us! As data centers rapidly expand across the country, states are grappling with big questions about energy demand, water use, economic opportunity, and land use, and the policies needed to manage it all. Join Texas 2036 and States for the Future on June 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT for Data Centers & State Policy: Governance Strategies and Policy …