Foundation Aid Study

Read the Institute's recommendations for improving New York State’s Foundation Aid education funding formula.
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Stepping Away From the Benefits Cliff

This report looks at the policy environment for lowering employment barriers for people with disabilities in New York State.
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Balance of Payments Report

Our 2024 Balance of Payments report looks at the latest available data (2022) showing the differences between how much states gave to the federal government and how much they received in spending.
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SUNY's Economic Impact

SUNY is a key driver of the economic engine of New York State with an economic impact of $31.0 billion in AY 2020.
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Police Shootings of Residents

The Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium examines state-level rates of police shootings and their relationship to gun laws & availability.
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Fostering Success at SUNY

An examination of the use and outcomes of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) at SUNY.
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Leading on Lead

Read our report on Federal and New York State policies, funding, and implementation of lead service line replacement.
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Marijuana Opt-Out Tracker

View which municipalities have made the decision to opt out of adult-use marijuana dispensaries and/or on-site consumption lounges in their jurisdiction.
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From Our Researchers

Re & Deconstructing Federal Environmental Protections: Part II

January 29, 2025

The second in this two-part blog series summarizes the Trump administration’s stated commitments and its anticipated reprisal of efforts to deconstruct federal regulatory systems across a handful of key environmental issue areas.

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Re & Deconstructing Federal Environmental Protections: Part I

January 24, 2025

The first in this two-part blog series on federal environmental protections examines what was accomplished in rebuilding protections during the Biden administration.

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Data Hub

It all starts with data. Access comprehensive New York State statistics as well as continually updated tax revenue data for every state in the U.S.

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Centers & Programs

Explore the Rockefeller Institute's dedicated centers and programs that bring expert research, insight, and experience into public governance and policymaking.

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