Our Latest...
Rockefeller Institute and TIAA-CREF Release National Report on Pension Reform
The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government and national financial services corporation TIAA-CREF today released a joint report on pension reform, an issue that is increasingly dominating consideration of the financial strength of the public sector. Highlighted in the document were evolving workforce demographics and long-term budget pressures. The information presented in the document resulted from a major convening of state and local officials, union leaders and researchers from across the nation, held in 2012.
Report News Release
Strong Quarter of Tax Revenues; Mounting Fiscal Uncertainties

Report
Time Bandits? State Income Taxes Surge in April
Federal “non-withheld” income tax payments surged by 37 percent in April and May of this year—compared to the same months in 2012. This appears to be a one-shot event, as wealthy households cashed out investments in late 2012, before the “fiscal cliff” tax increases went into effect. It also casts a new light on recent increases in state tax revenues. These revenue increases may not persist, and future state revenues are very uncertain.
Report News Release
From Our Experts...
Effect of Affordable Care Act on HIV Populations Uncertain, Say Researchers
By Erika Martin

Is the US Too Reliant on Foreign Talent?
By Jason E. Lane and Kevin Kinser


For More Observations
