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, …

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 …

States for the Future is excited to co-host the 2026 Annual Conference with the Governmental Research Association (GRA), taking place July 19–22, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. This collaboration brings together …