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Spring 2020: States of Innovation

Even before the coronavirus, states were seeking new ideas and policies to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow.
How States Are Innovating to Meet Today’s Challenges

By the end of this decade, Governor Ned Lamont wants Connecticut to become the first state to deliver all government services digitally. Governor Kristi Noem anticipates that the advent of fifth-generation wireless technology will allow South Dakota to eliminate nagging gaps in internet service. And Governor Steve Sisolak intends for Nevada to develop into a model center for secure data storage, known as blockchain.

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The Loss of Local News

Newspapers are closing—and with fewer reporters covering local events, researchers are asking what it means for civic life.

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Wildlife Crossings Can Protect Migrating Animals

Designated bridges and tunnels offer passage for herds, preserve habitats, and keep people safe.

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The Coronavirus Pandemic

The Pew Research Center reports that nearly 90 percent of Americans say the virus has changed their lives in some way. A Pew biomedical scholar explains the science of the virus—and the search for a vaccine. And a Pew analysis points out ways that states can prepare for the pandemic’s impact on their budgets and services.

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Why Public Opinion Polls Don't Include the Same Number of Republicans and Democrats

It's all about representing groups in their actual proportions within a country.

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Trust Magazine features articles on The Pew Charitable Trusts’ efforts to address the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects that lead to tangible progress