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February 10, 2015 - From the field
Supporting Civic Tech Innovation
The Governance Lab Academy has launched a series of coaching programs designed to help participants working in civic engagement and innovation to develop effective projects from idea to implementation. Read More
February 4, 2015 - Press release
Nine Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded Up to $1 Million Each
From tracking money in U.S. elections to protecting the vulnerable in Mexico to reinvigorating civics education, these extraordinary organizations are tackling some of the most difficult social challenges and achieving outsized impact. Read More
January 19, 2015 - In The Media
"Illinois' Budget Deficit Twice as Bad as You Think"
Crain's Chicago Business
Related Grantee: University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute of Government and Public Affairs
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Related Grantee: University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute of Government and Public Affairs
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January 16, 2015 - Publication
Outside Spending Skyrockets After Citizens United
The Brennan Center, a MacArthur grantee, finds that after the 2010 decision, Senate campaign finances were dominated by donations from the super-rich. Read More
January 12, 2015 - From the field
Voting Reforms Enacted in Illinois
The new law provides for permanent voter registration on Election Day, expanding a successful pilot program; extends both early voting and voting by mail; and allows electronic voter registration at many government agencies. Read More
January 9, 2015 - Publication
A New Era of Immigration Federalism
A report from the Center for Migration Studies of New York analyzes the increasingly dynamic interaction among states, localities, and the federal government in the formulation and implementation of immigration policy. Read More
January 7, 2015 - Publication
Talking Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Tools from the Frameworks Institute analyze and provide guidance on effective ways of communicating about immigration reform. Read More
December 19, 2014 - Publication
Massachusetts’ Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing Recidivism
A case study from the Pew-MacArthur Results First initiative explores efforts in Massachusetts to establish an evidence-based approach to policymaking to decrease criminal justice spending, reduce crime, and improve public safety. Read More
November 14, 2014 - Publication
Evidence-Based Policymaking: A Guide for Effective Government
A report outlines a comprehensive framework to assist policymakers in building a system of evidence-based government, helping them to achieve substantially better results by funding and operating public programs that are proven to work. Read More
October 24, 2014 - Publication
Youth Perspective on Being Tried as Adults
A report from the John Howard Association of Illinois explores how young people who have been tried, convicted and imprisoned as adults understand and perceive the process, and makes a number of recommendations for improving it. Read More
October 17, 2014 - Publication
Assessing City Fiscal Conditions
The National League of Cities’ 28th annual survey of city finance officers reveals improvement in both the overall economy and in city fiscal conditions. Read More
September 18, 2014 - Publication
Advancing the Use of Evidence in Social Policy
A brief from the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy outlines an increasing demand for and uptake of evidence-based approaches to policymaking, especially in the federal government. Read More
