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May 16, 2013 - Publication
Contributing to a Stronger American Democracy: President’s Essay
In his annual essay, MacArthur President Robert Gallucci focuses on what MacArthur is doing to help strengthen American democracy. Read More
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May 15, 2013 - Publication
Evaluating the FY2014 Illinois State Budget
A report from the Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability supports Governor Pat Quinn’s recommended $62.4 billion FY2014 Illinois state budget for balancing revenues and expenditures without borrowing and making progress toward ... Read More
May 7, 2013 - In the Media
"Gov. Chafee: R.I. Selected for 'Results First' Program of Data-Driven Policy Making"
From the Providence Journal
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May 1, 2013 - In the Media
"Medicaid Access Increases Use of Care, Study Finds"
From The New York Times
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April 15, 2013 - In the Media
"New Community Planning Game Attracts Youth"
From Nonprofit Quarterly
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March 12, 2013 - Publication
Civic Federation Releases Illinois State Budget Projections
The Roadmap shows the state is on track to accumulate nearly $22 billion in unpaid bills by FY2018 unless action is taken to curb rising pension costs. Read More
March 12, 2013 - From the field
Website Sheds Light on State and Local Government Finances
The site provides state and local officials, journalists, and citizens with reliable, unbiased data and analysis about the challenges state and local governments face, potential solutions, and the consequences of competing options. Read More
March 3, 2013 - In the Media
"Boston-area nonprofits receive $2.25 million in MacArthur grants"
From The Boston Globe
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March 1, 2013 - In the Media
"Tobin Project Coordinates 'Transformative Research' by Scholars and Policy Makers"
From The Chronicle of Higher Education
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February 27, 2013 - Press release
13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each
MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More
February 7, 2013 - Publication
Millenials Have Big Ideas for the Future of Government
Millenials seek a government that is reactive to and reflective of their generation, according to Government By and For Millenial America, a report from the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network, which is part of MacArthur grantee the ... Read More
January 31, 2013 - From the field
Mississippi to Adopt System to Measure Spending Effectiveness
Mississippi officials are adopting an approach that is designed to help states assess the costs and benefits of policy options and specific programs and use that data to make budget decisions based on results Read More
January 23, 2013 - In the Media
"When Paying it Forward Pays Us Back"
From The New York Times
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January 22, 2013 - Article
Housing Matters Newsletter: Need-to-Know Information on Housing Issues
As part of its How Housing Matters research initiative, MacArthur has launched a weekly electronic newsletter to bring together the most important news on how housing may affect outcomes in a number of areas, including education ... Read More
January 10, 2013 - Publication
Assessing the Effect of Social Benefits
The December 2012 issue of the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis (JBCA) explores whether government programs that benefit individuals improve the broader well-being of society. Read More
