Topic
U.S. Policy
Federal laws and regulations affect the lives of every American. Pew’s national policy agenda has included work to improve the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices; address the challenge of antibiotic resistance; foster a robust dialogue on economic mobility; and provide consumers with better information about financial products. And by focusing on ocean conservation and wilderness protection Pew applies the best science to maintaining America’s beauty and natural resources for future generations.
More on State data
How States Raise Their Tax Dollars, FY 2024
Data Visualization
June 2, 2025
Where States Get Their Money, FY 2023
Data Visualization
June 2, 2025
Governors Address Behavioral Health Needs for 2025
Article
May 15, 2025
How Does Your State's Public Retirement System Perform
Fact Sheet
May 6, 2025
Advance Health & Well-Being
Agenda for America
Resources for federal, state, and local decision-makers
Article
Sign Up
Email updates on the fiscal research and events, plus other state-policy findings and events.
FEATURED FACTS
$40M
Broadband Access
The number of Americans that lack access to home broadband. What’s more, nearly 1 in 4 Americans have not “adopted” broadband when a connection is available.
60%
Strengthening Democracy
The share of U.S. adults who have at least some confidence in the future of the U.S.
$625B
Drinking Water
A 33% increase in the costs of drinking water upgrades, not accounting for inflation, from the almost $469 billion reported in the 2015.