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Week in Review, April 6

Apr 6

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

  • Examine Texas' long-term financial challenges. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, March 2017)
  • See how many U.S. workers plan to keep working instead of retiring. (Career Builder, March 31, 2017)
  • Explore what's driving income growth across the states. (Governing, March 28, 2017)
  • Consider the possibility of community colleges offering four-year degrees. (Texas Tribune, April 6, 2017)

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Week in Review, March 30

Mar 30

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

  • Consider Texas' trade policy relating to Israel. (Governing, March 30, 2017)
  • Examine statistics about criminal immigrants. (CATO Institute, March 15, 2017)
  • Read background information on congressional redistricting law and recent court rulings. (Congressional Research Service, March 23, 2017)
  • Read about how budget cuts have affected the U.S. military. (The Heritage Foundation, March 29, 2017)

 

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Week in Review, March 23

Mar 23

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

  • Review how states address compensation for wrongful conviction. (Governing, March 15, 2017)
  • Read the Trump administration's proposed budget. (Office of Management and Budget, 2017)
  • Explore resources related to Medicaid policy issues. (National Conference of State Legislatures, March 1, 2017)
  • Consider the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in politics and business in the U.S. (Pew Research Center, March 20, 2017)

 

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Week in Review, March 16

Mar 16

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

  • Review the 2017 Texas HHS Fact Book. (Texas Health & Human Services Commission, 2017)
  • Consider the legal landscape of school district policies related to undocumented students. (Education Week, February 27, 2017)
  • Pinpoint the locations of dams that require repairs or improvements. (Stratfor, March 14, 2017)
  • Examine factors that impact border crossing times. (Texas A&M Transportation Institute, February 2017)

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Week in Review, March 9

Mar 9

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Review health care spending in Texas. (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, January 31, 2017)
  • Read the recent executive order on immigration. (The White House, March 6, 2017)
  • Consider the historical context of the Scalia vacancy. (Congressional Research Service, March 1, 2017)
  • Try to balance the federal budget. (Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy at Brookings / Wilson Center, accessed March 2017)

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Week in Review, March 2

Mar 2

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Read the Trump administration's executive order related to the "Waters of the United States" rule. (The White House, February 28, 2017)
  • Consider the racial divide related to public opinion on police use of force. (Cato Institute, March 1, 2017)
  • Review the effectiveness of post-secondary education savings accounts.  (Governing, March 2017)
  • Examine the state budget process in Texas. (House Research Organization, February 16, 2017)

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Week in Review, February 23

Feb 23

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

  • Examine how millennials’ consumer behavior will affect freight in Texas. (Texas A&M Transportation Institute, January 2017)
  • Read about garbage in the Arctic Ocean. (CityLab, February 16, 2017)
  • Consider federal funding sources in the state budget. (Legislative Budget Board, January 2017)
  • Review statewide recidivism rates. (Legislative Budget Board, January 2017)
  • See where Fortune 500 businesses are headquartered. (Fortune, accessed on February 23, 2017)

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Week in Review, February 16

Feb 16

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

  • Examine federal funding that goes to cities considered sanctuary cities. (Open the Books, February 2017)
  • Read about the impact of arts education in Texas. (Texas Cultural Trust, 2017)
  • Explore a hundred years of transportation in Texas. (Texas Department of Transportation, 2017)
  • Consider policy proposals related to sexual orientation and gender identity. (The Heritage Foundation, February 13, 2017)

 

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Week in Review, February 9

Feb 9

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Examine the quality of education in each state. (American Legislative Exchange Council, January 24, 2017)
  • Consider the relationship between workforce health and productivity. (Health Affairs, February 2017)
  • Explore school choice resources. (National Conference of State Legislatures, February 3, 2017)
  • Review the economic value of public libraries in Texas. (IC2 Institute, University of Texas at Austin, February 3, 2017)
  • Read about the economic impact of human trafficking in Texas. (Bureau of Business Research at The University of Texas at Austin, December 2016)

 

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Week in Review, February 2

Feb 2

posted by TexasLRL in Week in review

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

  • Examine Governor Greg Abbott's proposed budget for 2018-2019. (Office of the Governor, January 2017)
  • Review Texas education statistics in brief. (Texas Education Agency, January 2017)
  • Read about how Texas is adapting to the changing workforce environment. (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, December 2016)
  • Explore data security laws by state. (National Conference of State Legislatures, January 16, 2017)

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