When a family realizes an aging parent or a disabled adult child can no longer manage their own affairs, the…
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The Civic Case for Protecting New York’s Specialty Retail Districts
New York’s economic identity is built around a handful of specialty retail districts that most policy conversations treat as background…
Read MoreNonprofit Sector Faces Funding Uncertainty as Federal Grant Programs Face Cuts
Nonprofit organizations face funding uncertainty as federal grant programs undergo restructuring and potential cuts. Social services, research institutions, and community…
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Local News Deserts Expand as Regional Newspapers Continue Consolidation
The contraction of local news continues as regional newspapers face consolidation, closure, or severe reduction. Communities losing local coverage experience…
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Public Trust in Institutions Continues Decline as Partisan Divisions Deepen
Public trust in major institutions—government, media, and corporations—continues declining amid deepening partisan divisions. The erosion affects everything from vaccine acceptance…
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State Governments Step Into Federal Void on Consumer Protection and Regulation
As federal regulatory activity contracts, state governments are expanding consumer protection and regulatory oversight. The pattern mirrors historical precedents where…
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Federal Workforce Transformation: What DOGE’s Legacy Means for Government Services
The Department of Government Efficiency disbanded eight months early, with functions transferred to the Office of Personnel Management and Office…
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