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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 23h
A little more than a year ahead of the November 2027 deadline to complete an inventory of public water system service lines, we take a look at where things stand in New York State. Read our 2026 report on lead service lines 👇 rockinst.org/issue-area/d...
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Drawing the Line: Lead Service Line Inventories in New York State (2026 Update) | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This report provides an update on the status of New York State's Lead Service Line Inventory ahead of the November 2027 to complete an inventory of service lines in the state's water systems.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
5️⃣ topics to watch in education policy as the school year begins: smartphone bans, AI in classrooms, student mental health, school safety, and universal pre-K. rockinst.org/blog/back-to...
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Back to School: Five Topics to Watch in Education Policy | Rockefeller Institute of Government
School cellphone bans, universal pre-K, AI in the classroom, student mental health, and school safety—all will play a role in how students and teachers experience the classroom.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium Executive Director @jschildkraut80.bsky.social will present best practices for lockdown drills as part of this October 6 webinar. Register here: emergent3.com/webinar-lock...
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FREE LIVE WEBINAR OCTOBER 6
Title: "Lockdown drills: What the evidence actually says"
The largest national study of lockdown drills, and what it means for the
drills your staff will run this fall.
Date of webinar: Tue, Oct 6
Time of webinar: 12:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM MT
Length: 60 minutes
Recorded
Topics covered:
What the largest national drill study actually found
A drill-quality checklist you can use this fall
Debriefs that change staff behavior, not just paperwork

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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We are excited to welcome the RGVRC's inaugural postdoctoral research fellow: Caleb Cuthbertson! Caleb's research centers on the psychological/relational impacts of firearm injuries on individuals, families, & communities, & we're looking forward to showcasing it! rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
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RGVRC Member Highlight: Caleb Cuthbertson | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Meet RGVRC postdoctoral research fellow Caleb Cuthbertson, whose research explores how firearm injuries affect the mental health and well-being of entire families.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We're thrilled to announce our third cohort of NYS Science Policy Fellows! These PhD scientists are working with the NYS executive and legislature to bring additional scientific expertise to bear on important policy problems. 👇 Meet the fellows! 🧵 rockinst.org/news/article...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government Welcomes Third Cohort of New York State Science Policy Fellows | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Six doctoral-level scientists will serve two-year appointments across New York State government to support evidence-based policymaking.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
On a new episode of Policy Outsider, @jschildkraut80.bsky.social explores a program in Washington State that delivers to high school students an evidence-informed education on how to reduce firearm injuries and deaths. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Ep. 130. Learning About Firearm Injury Risks in School | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, we explore a program in Washington State that delivers to high school students an evidence-informed education on how to reduce firearm injury.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
NEW RGVRC Affiliate Scholars Lynn Addington & Wendy Regoeczi highlight their recently published study examining older adult men (50+) as homicide victims. Important differences emerge across more granular age categories—50-59, 60-69, etc—with implications for prevention. rockinst.org/blog/rethink...
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Rethinking Older Men as Victims of Firearm-Involved Homicides: Differences Across Ages and Contexts | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Findings from a new study underscore the need to refocus homicide prevention efforts toward the contemporary realities of older men and the lives they actually live as opposed to outdated stereotypes ...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Our latest look at the policy response to a boom in data center projects examines NY's EO 62, which places a temporary ban on new data centers, and other state legislation in NY addressing concerns around these facilities. rockinst.org/blog/pushing...
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Pushing Back on the Cloud: The First Statewide Moratorium | Rockefeller Institute of Government
New York’s first statewide data center moratorium signals a major shift in how policymakers are responding to rapid data center growth.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Yesterday, Massachusetts moved to restrict the sale of kratom by temporarily designating the drug as a Schedule I drug. See which other states have banned or restricted the sale of kratom on our Kratom Policy Dashboard. rockinst.org/issue-areas/...
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Kratom Policy Dashboard | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Across the US, states are taking action on kratom through bans, potency caps, and sales restrictions.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Get to know @ubalberticenter.bsky.social Director Amanda Nickerson in our latest member highlight. Her research focuses on gun violence prevention in schools. She takes a systems-oriented approach to this work & places an emphasis on translating research → practice. ► rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
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RGVRC MEMBER HIGHLIGHT
Amanda Nickerson
... school safety is not only about preventing tragedy, it is about fostering environments where all students feel connected, respected, supported, and empowered to help one another. Those conditions not only reduce the risk of violence but promote healthy development, learning, and well-being.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Since 2013, 29 states have passed permitless carry laws, which allow concealed carry of a firearm without a license or a background check. In our latest RGVRC blog, Susan T. Parker highlights findings from her recently published study examining the effects. rockinst.org/blog/guns-in...
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Guns in Public: What Research Tells Us About Permitless Carry Laws | Rockefeller Institute of Government
A new study by RGVRC affiliate scholar, Susan Parker, finds that permitless carry laws are linked to higher firearm violence and reduced police enforcement of weapons laws.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
"I hope people who engage with my work take away a sense of the deep challenges that Black men who survive a gunshot wound face when seeking to heal from their injuries and the need for our modes of caring to rise to these challenges." Read the latest RGVRC blog 👇 rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
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RGVRC Member Highlight: William Wical | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Meet William Wical, an RGVRC affiliate scholar researching how Black male gunshot survivors experience healing, trauma, and care to inform more effective violence prevention efforts.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Our latest Policy Outsider episode features an interview w/ Bridging the Divide on Firearm Policy, a coalition of stakeholders across gun rights/regs spectrum working to create a broadly supported policy roadmap to reduce gun violence & protect constitutional rights. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Ep. 129. Bridging the Firearm Divide | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, scholars with the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium showcase the work of Bridging the Divide on Firearm Policy, a coalition of stakeholders across the firea...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Today, we're sharing a new resource from the RGVRC: the Global Mass Shooting Factsheet. Working with RGVRC member @jasonrsilva.bsky.social, who maintains the database, we've developed a high-level overview of 99 mass shootings from 2000-2025. Read the intro blog 👇 rockinst.org/blog/introdu...
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Introducing the Global Mass Shooting Factsheet | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Mass shootings remain far more common in the United States, but new global data show these attacks are increasingly affecting countries around the world.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
On our latest Policy Outsider episode, Rockefeller Institute resident cannabis policy expert Heather Trela explains the SCOTUS ruling in US v. Hemani this morning and what questions remain unanswered for drug-using firearm owners. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Ep. 128. Tote or Toke: The SCOTUS Ruling in Hemani | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Rockefeller Institute resident cannabis policy expert Heather Trela explains how the US Supreme Court ruled in US v. Hemani and what questions remain unanswered for drug-using firearm owners.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
"My research focuses on Black men living w/ firearm-acquired disabilities. I want people to understand: this disability doesn’t arrive alone. It comes w/ lost wages, fractured relationships & a system never designed to support Black men in healing." rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
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RGVRC Member Highlight: Nazsa Baker | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Meet Nazsa Baker, whose research explores the long-term impact of firearm violence on Black male survivors and challenges how systems support healing and recovery after gun violence.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our latest blog provides an update on state legislative action to place moratoriums on data centers. rockinst.org/blog/updates...
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Updates on the Cloud: More Moratoriums on Data Centers | Rockefeller Institute of Government
As data center expansion accelerates, states and local communities are increasingly considering moratoriums amid concerns over environmental, energy, and community impacts.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Today, we published the final report from Phase I of this project to better understand mass shooters' pre-attack behaviors and communications. Consortium researchers built a database of more than 150,000 records across 171 shootings from '99 to '24. Read it 👇 rockinst.org/issue-area/s...
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Sharing Information to Stop Mass Shootings—Final Report | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This report examines 171 mass public shootings in the United States between 1999 and 2024 involving 175 perpetrators with identifiable pre-attack warning behaviors and communications.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
States ramped up their efforts to address PFAS contamination in biosolids in 2025: liability protection legislation, study/research legislation, bans and moratoriums, disclosure requirements, and more. rockinst.org/blog/emergin...
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Emerging State Regulations of PFAS for Biosolids | Rockefeller Institute of Government
As federal action stalls, states are accelerating efforts to regulate PFAS-contaminated biosolids through testing, restrictions, and bans.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
As New York looks to expand universal, affordable childcare, it will need to build its workforce of childcare workers and preschool teachers. Our latest analysis looks at who these workers are and potential policy strategies for expanding the workforce. rockinst.org/blog/support...
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Supporting the Childcare and Preschool Workforce | Rockefeller Institute of Government
New York’s FY 2027 budget expands Universal Pre-K and childcare access, but success will depend on growing and supporting the early care and education workforce.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Check out this episode of @rockefellerinst.bsky.social's The Policy Outsider podcast featuring @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social & @kevindeliban.bsky.social on the existing & future roles of #AI in government rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Ep. 126. Another AI Conversation | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, guests Mila Gascó-Hernandez and Kevin De Liban explore the existing and future roles of AI in government systems and the risks and opportunities associated with inc...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
"Mass public shootings are human behaviors that follow patterns, have identifiable precursors & occur within systems that can be made more/less responsive. That means they are at least partially preventable—and that’s what makes this research worth doing." rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
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RGVRC Member Highlight: H. Jaymi Elsass | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Meet H. Jaymi Elsass, whose research uses data and media analysis to challenge fatalism and identify ways to prevent and reduce the harm of mass public shootings.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
While the DOJ order rescheduling medical cannabis from Schedule I to III is relatively straightforward from a 30,000-foot perspective, when you get into the weeds, there remain substantial unanswered questions. rockinst.org/blog/the-rea...
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The Realities of Rescheduling Medical Cannabis | Rockefeller Institute of Government
The recent rescheduling order issued by the Department of Justice is an important landmark in cannabis policy, but it creates a new set of policy considerations.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Our latest: RGVRC Affiliate Scholar Christopher Strain shares his framework for thinking about how gun ownership shapes American political life and examines which policies that seek to address mass shootings are viable in the "gunocracy." rockinst.org/blog/underst...
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Understanding Life in the Gunocracy: The Challenge of Addressing Mass Shootings in a Gun-Friendly Society | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Guns are woven into the fabric of American life, shaping our legal and cultural narratives and the function of our government. Still, there are threads we can pull that can reduce the number of people...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The rapid increase in new and planned data centers is prompting policymakers at all levels of government to address energy costs, water use, and other concerns associated with these projects. Our latest brief documents the policy responses. rockinst.org/issue-area/c...
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Clouds, Cables, and Megawatts: States and Localities Grapple with the Data Center Boom | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This policy brief explains the recent drastic increase in data center demand, examines how federal, state, and local governments are attempting to balance these competing priorities, and explores recent developments in New York State.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
How are local patterns of gun violence influenced by neighborhood structure? How do infrastructure changes affect these patterns? RGVRC's 6/2 webinar explores these issues through the lens of the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse, NY. Learn more and register 👇 rockinst.org/rig-events/2...
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Place Matters: How Neighborhoods Shape Patterns of Gun Violence | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Join the RGVRC for a timely discussion on how the built environment and community context intersect with gun violence.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
NEW NYS Assemblymember Gabriella Romero joins us for our series, "Freshmen Perspectives," and highlights accomplishments from her 1st term, what she hopes to get done next, and how her experience as a councilmember & public defender shapes her approach to lawmaking. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Ep. 127. Freshmen Perspectives: Assemblymember Gabriella Romero | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Freshman lawmaker for New York State's 109th Assembly District Gabriella Romero shares key accomplishments from her first-term, what she hopes to get done in subsequent terms, and how her time as a pu...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Food-as-medicine programs integrate nutritious food into healthcare, reducing food insecurity and improving diets while showing promising health and cost benefits. Our latest Science Note explains how they work. rockinst.org/blog/science...
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Science Notes: Food as Medicine | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Food-as-medicine programs integrate nutritious food into healthcare, reducing food insecurity and improving diets while showing promising health and cost benefits.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Direct contracting for health insurance allows employers to cut out 3rd-party administrators & customize their health plans. There's some positive early evidence for this approach, but policymakers should monitor the impacts on the industry & the insured. rockinst.org/blog/direct-...
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Direct Contracting for Health Services: Considerations for Policymakers | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Direct contracting lets large employers cut healthcare costs by working directly with providers, but policymakers should monitor whether this new(ish) approach to health insurance delivers reliable, e...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
In a new RGVRC blog, Justin Sola, Margaret Kelley, and Tara Warner argue for the importance of including the unique perspectives of women (especially mothers) in discussions around gun ownership, use, safety, and harm. rockinst.org/blog/the-car...
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The Care-Centered Approach of Women Firearm Owners | Rockefeller Institute of Government
New research finds women’s growing firearm ownership—especially among mothers—is driven by care and responsibility, with financial stress increasing interest.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
On the latest episode of Policy Outsider, we explore the existing and future roles of AI in government systems and the risks and opportunities associated with increased integration of these new tools. Our guests are Mila Gascó-Hernandez and Kevin De Liban. rockinst.org/issue-area/e...
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Ep. 126. Another AI Conversation | Rockefeller Institute of Government
On this episode of Policy Outsider, guests Mila Gascó-Hernandez and Kevin De Liban explore the existing and future roles of AI in government systems and the risks and opportunities associated with inc...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Dam modifications and removals are healthy parts of maintaining and restoring ecological systems. Our latest report examines New York State's dam infrastructure (roughly 6,000 dams) and recommends policy adjustments that can better support these projects. rockinst.org/issue-area/n...
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New York State of Dams | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This report details the critical challenges facing New York State's aging dam infrastructure and identifies pathways to modernize regulatory processes to support ecological restoration and public safe...
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Thank you @rockefellerinst.bsky.social for hosting last week's #AI Policy & Practice Forum with @albany.edu's AI & Society Research Center! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's Mila Gascó-Hernández & CTG's Derek Werthmuller shared research & practice on AI in Government.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Report from the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium out today: the first in a new annual series providing a standardized look at mass public shootings. The report documents and analyzes 20 incidents in 2025 in which 36 people died and 97 were injured. rockinst.org/issue-area/m...
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Mass Public Shootings in America—2025 | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This report, which is the first in an annual series documenting mass public shootings in the United States, examines mass public shootings that took place in 2025.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
NYS Chief AI Officer Eleonore Fournier-Tombs is sharing her keynote remarks now. Listen in: youtube.com/live/vMEAUbu...
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AI Policy & Practice Forum
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Our AI Policy & Practice Forum, held in collaboration with the University at Albany's (@albany.edu)'s AI & Society Research Center, is underway! Join us on the livestream. 👇 youtube.com/live/vMEAUbu...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Is the tide turning on adult-use cannabis legalization? For 4/20, we take a look at efforts across states to rollback or set up roadblocks to legalization. rockinst.org/blog/cannabi...
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Cannabis Policy in 2026—Setbacks, Rollbacks, and Roadblocks | Rockefeller Institute of Government
In 2026, cannabis legalization faces growing pushback, with repeal efforts, legislative rollbacks, and new barriers signaling a more uncertain future.
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CTG UAlbany @ctgualbany.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
This week! @ctgualbany.bsky.social & @rockefellercollege.bsky.social's @milagasco.bsky.social & CTG's Derek Werthmuller speaking at the #AI Policy & Practice Forum in #AlbanyNY. Organized by @rockefellerinst.bsky.social & @albany.edu's AI & Society Research Center. rockinst.org/rig-events/2...
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AI Policy & Practice Forum | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Join us April 23rd for a forum examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping society and the policy questions that follow from its development and use.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Our latest report looks at how the NYS Foundation Aid education funding formula equalizes disparities in local wealth and suggests options for modifying the formula to improve equitable funding for school districts. rockinst.org/issue-area/c...
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Challenges and Complexities in Local Tax Effort Contributions to Educational Spending in New York State | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This report examines whether local tax efforts and the allocation of state aid intended to equalize wealth disparities result in similar per-pupil spending across public school districts in New York S...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We've updated our PFAS Policy Dashboard with 2025 legislation. The dashboard tracks and categorizes legislation across all 50 states to show how states are dealing with a myriad of PFAS-related issues. Read our blog highlighting the 2025 trends. rockinst.org/blog/state-p...
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State PFAS Policy Trends: 2025 Dashboard Updates | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Broad trends from our update to the PFAS Policy Dashboard, which now includes legislation from 2025.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
A rapidly evolving policy landscape surrounds kratom. States and munis are taking a variety of approaches to regulating the drug. In the last few weeks, CT, KS, UT, & RI all made policy moves. Our latest blog documents the trends. 👇 rockinst.org/blog/the-evo...
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The Evolving Kratom Policy Landscape | Rockefeller Institute of Government
States are rapidly adopting conflicting approaches to kratom—from bans to regulation—creating a fragmented policy landscape.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
In New Mexico (2022), 64% of gun homicide victims were Latino and/or Hispanic, despite less than half of New Mexicans identifying as such. The latest RGVRC analysis highlights research from New Mexico showing the importance of culturally informed policy. rockinst.org/blog/underst...
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Understanding the Factors that Influence Firearm Safety Engagement Among US Latino(a/e/x) and Hispanic Adults | Rockefeller Institute of Government
RGVRC Affiliate Scholar Monte-Angel Richardson discusses how rising gun deaths in Latino & Hispanic communities in New Mexico highlight the urgent need for culturally informed firearm safety strategie...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"... there are people in cities across the country working tirelessly to improve their communities. Some use well-known models, some rely more on their personal experience, but all of them are dedicated to something larger than themselves." — RGVRC Member Talib Hudson rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
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RGVRC Member Highlight: Talib Hudson | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Meet Talib Hudson of the RGVRC, whose research elevates community-driven solutions and lived experiences to better understand and prevent gun violence.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
CO₂e. GWP20. GWP100. These terms come up in climate discussions, but what do they mean? Our latest Science Note dives into these emission equivalence metrics and explains their significance to climate policy. www.rockinst.org/blog/science...
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Science Notes: Emission Equivalence Metrics | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This Science Note explains emission equivalence metrics, such as GWP20 and GWP100, and the role they play in climate policy.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Join us for our "AI Policy & Practice Forum," presented with @albany.edu's AI & Society Research Center! The full-day forum features keynote remarks from NYS Chief AI Officer Eleonore Fournier-Tombs. 📅 April 23 📍 Albany, NY Program and registration 👇 rockinst.org/rig-events/2...
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AI Policy & Practice Forum | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Join us April 23rd for a forum examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping society and the policy questions that follow from its development and use.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Join the Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy next Thursday (3/26) at 2p for a webinar, "On Becoming Immigrant Women in the US: A Strength-Based Approach to Leveraging Opportunities and Neutralizing Threats." Learn more and register 👇 rockinst.org/rig-events/2...
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On Becoming Immigrant Women in the U.S.: A Strength-Based Approach to Leveraging Opportunities and Neutralizing Threats | Rockefeller Institute of Government
This webinar explores the status of immigrant women in the U.S. and New York, highlighting economic disparities and programs addressing the challenges they face.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) imposed $204m in civil money penalties on poorly performing nursing homes. Do these penalties work to deter regulatory noncompliance? rockinst.org/issue-area/j...
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Just a Slap on the Wrist? The Role of Civil Money Penalties in the Regulation of Nursing Homes | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Do civil money penalties effectively deter regulatory noncompliance in nursing homes? This analysis provides an overview of what CMPs are, what is known about their impact, and what can be done to imp...
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Generative AI is everywhere. Our latest "Science Note" provides a concise summary of this technology and highlights key impacts and concerns as AI proliferates across all facets of life. rockinst.org/blog/science...
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Science Notes: Generative AI and Its Impacts | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Generative AI is now embedded in everyday tools. Science Notes looks at the urgent questions about bias, ownership, misuse, and environmental impact.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
CALL FOR PROPOSALS The theme of our 2026 Local Government Lab is the infrastructure needs of municipal governments. We're looking for presentation proposals on how localities are managing or leveraging opportunities around critical infrastructure demands. More 👇 rockinst.org/rig-events/l...
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Call for Proposals: Local Government Lab | Rockefeller Institute of Government
We invite individuals, organizations, and particularly local government leaders to submit proposals for the presentation of active research or practice relevant to the conference theme.
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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
"As ED of @thesavir.bsky.social, I get to connect the science community for mentorship, training & advancing science, support students entering the field, & promote this work to partners, the public, & policymakers." Latest RGVRC highlight: @christenrexing.bsky.social rockinst.org/blog/rgvrc-m...
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RGVRC Member Highlight: Christen Rexing | Rockefeller Institute of Government
Christen Rexing, a scholar with the RGVRC and the executive director of the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR), shares what led her to become interested in gun violence pr...
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