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May 29, 2024 · To succeed financially and prepare for the future, families need a “cushion” for financial emergencies and for retirement. Pew seeks to understand and improve the economic health of families across the income spectrum and across generations, assess the impact of policies that seek to improve how much families save, and advance reforms to help consumers get the information and protections ...
Simple Solutions Can Help States Better Handle Debt Cases
3 days ago · State courts should offer a path to resolution for the millions of Americans sued for debt each year. Too often, however, consumers involved in litigation must deal with inadequate information, confusing processes, and outdated, ineffective policies that do little to help them address their debts. Better policies around these lawsuits can help alleviate some of those issues, and policymakers ...
Lawmakers Face Budget Crunches, Tough Decisions to Close …
5 days ago · This is one in a series of five articles examining key debates that will unfold in the nation’s statehouses in the year ahead.. After two years of relative stability, 2025 marks an inflection point for many state budgets. Although tax revenue has declined nationwide since the record highs of 2021 and 2022, most states had large surpluses and leftover federal aid that helped lawmakers pass ...
After a Banner Year for Clean Energy, States Look to Build on …
3 days ago · In the continuing effort to increase clean energy use in the U.S., 2024 was a noteworthy year. States throughout the country boosted manufacturing of components needed to produce and deliver clean energy. They also developed innovative partnerships and projects to diversify and grow their economies while lowering greenhouse gas emissions—and maintaining energy affordability for consumers.
States Governments Seek to Leverage AI's Promise While …
3 days ago · This is one in a series of five articles examining key debates that will unfold in the nation’s statehouses in the year ahead.. As states move from studying generative artificial intelligence to actively deploying it, the benefits and risks of integrating this rapidly evolving technology into government operations are starting to become clearer—with the potential for wide-ranging fiscal ...
Current Contract and Grant Opportunities | The Pew Charitable …
Sep 13, 2024 · Whether it is improving policy, tracking trends, or bettering life in our hometown of Philadelphia, The Pew Charitable Trusts seeks tangible results through a rigorous, analytical, and evidence-based approach. The foundation of our work is careful planning; a consistent focus on facts, science, and data; strong partnerships; and a commitment to stewardship, innovation, and measurable results.
Small Mortgages Offer Opportunity to Invest in Rural Communities
Dec 17, 2024 · Many Americans in rural areas struggle to purchase low-cost homes, in part because small mortgages—those for under $150,000—are in short supply. With housing costs at all-time highs, surveys show that many renters have become pessimistic about their chances of ever owning a home. Research indicates that plenty of low-cost properties remain available, especially in rural areas where land ...
About The Pew Charitable Trusts
May 29, 2024 · Pew's work lays the foundation for effective policies and practices by invigorating civic life, conducting research, informing and engaging citizens, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause, and insisting on tangible results.
It’s a Critical Time to Bridge Religious Divides
Sep 18, 2024 · The Pew Charitable Trusts recently conducted a multifaceted research effort on programs designed to counter negative attitudes about various religions and to promote religious pluralism. The project focused on initiatives aimed at countering bias and prejudice against individuals based on their religious or spiritual beliefs, practices, or identity; promoting understanding of and appreciation ...
For Nearly Two Decades, Just the Facts | The Pew Charitable Trusts
Aug 28, 2023 · The Pew Charitable Trusts has long supported initiatives that seek to inform the public on the critical issues of the day and help people understand themselves and one another.