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Week in Review, October 22nd

Oct 22

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
 
 

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Week in Review, October 15th

Oct 15

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read about the retroactive sentence reductions under the 2014 Drug Guidelines Amendment. (United States Sentencing Commission, accessed October 14, 2015)
  • Track multi-state arrests of prisoners released in 2005. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, September 2015)
  • Explore the consequences of frequent text messaging by adolescents. (Psychology of Popular Media Culture, October 5, 2015)
  • Learn about the 158 families contributing millions to Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. (New York Times, October 10, 2015)
 
 

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Week in Review, October 8th

Oct 8

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Review the draft damage assessment and restoration plan and the draft environmental impact statement about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, October 2015)
  • Consider the circumstances of youths aged 16 to 24 who are not working or in school. (Congressional Research Service, October 1, 2015)
  • Explore how the health of pets and people is intertwined. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October 6, 2015)
  • Examine statistics related to victims of identity theft. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, September 2015)
  • Read about the top ten most dangerous cities in America. (24/7 Wall St., September 30, 2015)
  • Take a look at Texas-themed Instagram accounts. (Wide Open Country, October 7, 2015)
 
 

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Week in Review, October 1st

Oct 1

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read about new design standards for federal government websites. (Huffington Post, September 28, 2015)
  • Review maps, charts, and data related to the foreign-born population in the U.S. (Pew Research Center, September 28, 2015)
  • Track job creation from startups. (U.S. Census Bureau, September 28, 2015)
  • Examine the present and future of urban mobility. (McKinsey Insights, September 2015)
 

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Week in Review, September 24th

Sep 24

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Browse a list of the upcoming bond elections throughout Texas. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, September 23, 2015)
  • Read about sexual assault and misconduct on college campuses nationwide. (Westat / Association of American Universities, September 21, 2015)
  • Review survey results about employer-sponsored health coverage. (Kaiser Family Foundation, September 22, 2015)
  • Consider whether fidgeting might be beneficial for desk-bound workers.  (Forbes, September 23, 2015)
 

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Week in Review, September 17th

Sep 17

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Examine suspensions and expulsions of Black students in Southern states. (Center for the Study of Race & Equity in Education, ©2015)
  • Review changes to the Texas assessment program for the 2015–2016 school year. (Texas Education Agency, September 4, 2015)
  • Read about the wearing out of voting machines. (Brennan Center for Justice, September 15, 2015)
  • Consider the implementation of rules aimed at modernizing the food safety system. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, September 10, 2015)
  • Explore commercial uses of unmanned aircraft systems. (Congressional Research Service, September 9, 2015)
 

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Week in Review, September 10th

Sep 10

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Consider the health and well-being of women by state. (Institute for Women's Policy Research, 2015)
  • Explore American views on mobile etiquette. (Pew Research Center, August 26, 2015)
  • Track active wildfires throughout the country. (National Interagency Fire Center, updated Monday through Friday)
  • Find a Little Free Library near you. (Little Free Library, ©2009-2015)
 
 

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Week in Review, September 3rd

Sep 3

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read about how the public sector may adapt new technologies to serve the public. (Deloitte University Press, August 28, 2015)
  • Consider how state and local taxes influence business location decisions. (Tax Foundation, August 26, 2015)
  • Explore content preservation on the internet. (TechCrunch, August 27, 2015)
  • See primary care providers' views on recent changes in health care. (The Commonwealth Fund, August 5, 2015)
 
 

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Week in Review, August 27th

Aug 27

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Read about McAllen's response to undocumented immigrants fleeing violence and poverty in Central America. (The Guardian, August 20, 2015)
  • Explore the economic outlook for retirement security by state. (National Institute on Retirement Security, released July 30, 2015)
  • Track commuters from where they live to where they work. (The Washington Post, August 18, 2015)
  • Consider gender pay gaps for top executives of public companies. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, August 25, 2015)
 

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Week in Review, August 20th

Aug 20

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In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.
  • Consider prison population projections and demographic information on incarcerated populations. (Urban Institute, accessed August 19, 2015)
  • Read about the link between credit scores and auto insurance premiums. (Consumer Reports, ©2006-2015)
  • Review a snapshot of the U.S. economy. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, August 2015)
  • Check out online resources to find people. (LLRX.com, August 16, 2015)
 
 

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