J. B. Wogan
Mathematica
Washington, DC, United States
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Tips for Boosting the Reach and Impact of Policy Research
On this episode of On the Evidence, economists Jennifer Doleac and Kosali Simon share lessons from their experiences interpreting and translating policy research for media interviews, Twitter, podcasts, and elsewhere. → Read More
Can Homelessness Programs Make Money
"Pay for success" is changing the way cities confront the problem. → Read More
Why Liberals Are Mad That Conservatives Want to Exempt Some People From Work Requirements
Several states are considering exemptions from Medicaid work requirements that would disproportionately impact black and white people. → Read More
Data Is Improving Government Services, But at What Cost to Citizens' Privacy?
Data now informs almost everything the public sector does, and it also informs on us. → Read More
The Revolutionary Foster Care Law Buried in February's Federal Spending Deal
Congress passed drastic child welfare reforms that aim to reduce the removal of kids from their homes. But some worry they will cost states and harm children. → Read More
Taking on Walmart Is No Easy Fight for Cities
Some towns have tried to force certain big-box retailers to pay higher wages. → Read More
Mayors' Group Tries Novel Idea: A Bipartisan Agenda
The two new leaders of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a Democrat and a Republican, have crafted a bipartisan strategy that they hope will help them wield more influence in Washington. → Read More
City Officials Highlight Innovative 'Ideas Worth Stealing'
From a community compost exchange to mayors funds, here are a few innovative ideas that city officials just might want to steal for themselves. → Read More
Microsoft's Former CEO on Using Data to Tell Government's Story
The former Microsoft CEO wants Americans to have a clear picture of how government collects and spends their money -- and what they get in return. → Read More
Can Cities Make Water Affordable? Detroit Offers Hope, and Disappointment
Since the UN got involved, the city has taken steps to make utility bills more affordable. But 17,000 customers still could lose their service next month. → Read More
The Bipartisan Food Stamp Reforms Congress Won't Talk About
The farm bill expected to be unveiled this week offers Republicans a rare opportunity to reshape one of the largest federal anti-poverty programs. → Read More
Trump Proposal Would Penalize Legal Immigrants for Getting Tax Credit Refunds
Under a new leaked version of the rule reportedly being considered, use of government benefits -- with few exceptions -- could hurt an immigrant's chances of becoming a permanent legal resident. → Read More
Words Matter: Is It Time to Stop Saying 'the Safety Net'?
The three largest groups representing human services agencies and nonprofits say the phrase hurts their work -- and society at large. → Read More
At South by Southwest, Pragmatist Mayors Learn to Think Like Futurists
The city leaders gathered in Austin engaged in workshops and exercises designed to help them think longer-term. → Read More
Can Apprenticeships Train the Workforce of the Future? States Hope So.
America has a skills gap. Governments across the U.S. are turning to European-style apprenticeship programs as a possible solution. → Read More
'Everybody Pees': To Track Opioid Use, More Cities May Soon Screen Wastewater
A new tech startup allows cities to chart drug usage down to the neighborhood level. → Read More
Wisconsin's Unprecedented Welfare Reform Could Inspire Conservative Changes Elsewhere
Gov. Scott Walker is poised to sign a sweeping package of bills that would make it harder to qualify for many safety net programs. → Read More
Why the New Tax Law Could Make the Hunt for Affordable Housing Even Harder
Congress indirectly diluted the tax incentives for building affordable housing -- a change that's predicted to result in a quarter of a million fewer units. → Read More
Trump Wants to End States' Right to Make Food Stamps More Accessible During Recessions
The president, who often stresses the need for states to have more flexibility, wants to give them less when it comes to food stamps. → Read More
Trump Budget Calls for Work Requirements for Housing Aid
The president's budget released on Monday confirms most parts of a leaked proposal and would add to the administration's recent changes to the safety net. → Read More