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RSSOctober 29, 2013 - Publication
Managing Prison Health Care Spending
Prison health care spending in 44 states totaled $6.5 billion in 2008, out of $36.8 billion in overall institutional correctional expenditures, according to a report from The State Health Care Spending Project.
October 17, 2013 - Publication
Encouraging Collaboration Toward Civic Technology Innovation
A guidebook published by Emerson College’s Engagement Game Lab describes how government, community organizations, and academic researchers can collaborate on developing new tools, processes, and knowledge for innovating civic life in cities.
October 17, 2013 - Publication
Analyzing Illinois’ Budget
The analysis warns that the state’s fiscal 2014 budget may represent a high-water mark with future years bringing a sharp reduction in revenues and further consequences of the unresolved pension crisis.
October 12, 2013 - In The Media
"State’s Use of Cost-Benefit Analysis: An interview with Gary VanLandingham, Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative"
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator Blog
October 10, 2013 - Publication
City Fiscal Conditions in 2013
The National League of Cities’ 28th annual survey of city finance officers reveals an overall picture of a gradually improving economy and improving city fiscal conditions.
October 10, 2013 - In The Media
"American Cities Report Stronger Finances, but Continued Threats"
The New York Times
October 10, 2013 - Publication
Delaying Aging May Be a Better Investment Than Fighting Disease
Substantial health and economic returns from delayed aging may warrant a new course for medical research, according to a study by members of the MacArthur Research Network on an Aging Society.
October 7, 2013 - In The Media
"To Live a Longer, Healthier Life: Delay Aging, Don’t Just Cure Disease, Study Concludes"
The Washington Post
