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Week in Review, July 26th

In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Find state-by-state information on government finance, policies, and programs in the Book of the States 2012. (Council of State Governments, July 19, 2012)
  • Explore the participation rates and characteristics of people who received benefits from government assistance programs. (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2012)
  • Map where those who lack health insurance live. (The Atlantic, Cities, June 28, 2012)
  • See which states have taken action toward creating health insurance exchanges. (Kaiser Family Foundation, July 17, 2012)
  • Try the air quality mobile phone app. (American Lung Association, 2012)
  • Examine how physicians are progressing in the adoption of electronic health records. (National Center for Health Statistics, July 2012)
  • Read about the "right to read" lawsuit aimed at public education, involving Michigan's Highland Park school district. (The Wall Street Journal, July 17, 2012)