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Rural, Midwestern, and Southern U.S. Viewers Want to See Work and Family Issues on Screen
In a segmented media and cultural environment, the demand for relatable work-family depictions is universal....
Low Awareness, Strong Appetite: New Polling on Ballot Initiative Access in 10 Non-Initiative States
A new survey commissioned by Political Reform suggests a key barrier to adopting a ballot initiative process is a lack of awareness.
What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey
A new survey of U.S. parents with young children reveals what parents want鈥攆rom how they want to spend their time to what they hope for the future.
Employers Report Four Indirect Benefits of Youth Apprenticeship
Our conversations with six employers found that youth apprenticeships boost purpose, employee growth, training, and collaboration at work.
Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States
A short primer on private-sector workers鈥 access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.
Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States
A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs across 13 states and Washington, DC.
Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation
This playbook is designed to support states as they implement Workforce Pell,聽 translating federal requirements int...