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 …

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 …

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 …

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 two networks representing states with nearly 80% of the US population for a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen our impact in states. …

As hospital prices climb and health care markets consolidate, states are confronting what rising costs mean for employers, workers, taxpayers, and state budgets, and what policymakers can do about it. …