Initiatives
The Pew Center on the States operates projects designed to address major issues facing states, with the goals of raising awareness and advancing effective policy solutions through research, advocacy and technical assistance. Our projects routinely work with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, making investments in collaboration that are designed to identify new solutions and build momentum for reform.
Children's Dental Health
We work to advance policies that improve kids’ oral health, allowing them to maintain healthy mouths, get the restorative care they need, and come to school ready and able to learn.
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Election Initiatives
We partner with state and local election officials, the private sector and others to foster an election system that achieves the highest standards of accuracy, convenience, efficiency and security.
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Government Performance
For more than a decade, we have been the nation’s premier source for comprehensive and independent information about state management. Our mission is to improve service to citizens by strengthening government policy and performance.
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Home Visiting
We partner with policy makers and advocates to promote smart state policies and investments in quality, home-based programs for new and expectant families.
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Partnership for America's Economic Success
On January 1, 2012, the Partnership transitioned to America’s Promise Alliance, where it will continue to amplify the voice of business leaders in support of early childhood policies and programs.
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Pre-K Education
The Pew Center on the States completed its 10-year campaign to advance high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all three- and four-year-olds on December 31, 2011.
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Public Safety Performance
We work with states to advance fiscally sound, research-based sentencing and corrections policies and practices that protect public safety, hold offenders accountable and control costs.
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States' Fiscal Health
We conduct ongoing research and analysis on how states can make strategic investments, run government more efficiently and effectively and be responsible fiscal stewards. Our work provides expertise and support for sustainable budgeting and wise investments in good times and bad.
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