Updated February 02, 2023 Lawmakers Are Teaming Up With Scientists, Researchers to Create Data-Driven Policy To create evidence-based policy, states are launching nonpartisan science and technology policy fellowship programs to provide policymakers with direct access to researchers and their networks. Center for Results-Driven Governing State Legislatures News
Updated January 05, 2023 Center for Results-Driven Governing NCSL’s Center for Results-Driven Governing has resources and tools for helping states use data and evidence to inform policy and budget decisions. Center for Results-Driven Governing
Updated November 04, 2022 Incorporating Data and Evidence Into Criminal Justice Policy Decisions: Options and Resources Criminal justice reform efforts are underway across the country, and good data is key to their success. Legislatures are examining every part of the system, seeking to improve pretrial practices, refine sentencing laws and align corrections and supervision practices with evidence-based principles. Center for Results-Driven Governing Civil and Criminal Justice
Updated August 10, 2022 Evidence-Based Policymaking Scan Highlights Evidence can help officials from all branches of government strategically target resources to programs and policies that are effective, promote innovation, improve transparency in budgeting and build and sustain a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Center for Results-Driven Governing
Updated July 26, 2022 Governing for Results Network The Governing for Results Network is a multi-state peer-learning network of state evidence leaders. The network seeks to build connections, foster peer-learning, and share lessons and best practices. Center for Results-Driven Governing Map
Updated April 29, 2022 New NCSL Resources for Investing in Evidence-Based Workforce Solutions Researchers have identified several public workforce programs that are yielding higher annual earnings for participants and reduced duration of unemployment insurance claims, among other promising results. Center for Results-Driven Governing Labor and Employment State Legislatures News
Updated April 01, 2022 Investing in What Works Explores options for states and territories to use American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds to build a strong workforce through evidence-based practices. Center for Results-Driven Governing Labor and Employment
Updated March 24, 2022 Partnering to Evaluate Workforce Development Programs and Build Evidence Capacity Learn how states can use partnerships to evaluate existing workforce development programs and build their capacity to evaluate evidence. Center for Results-Driven Governing Labor and Employment
Updated March 10, 2022 Making the Most of American Rescue Plan Dollars One year after passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, federal funds are helping states recover from the COVID-19 pandemic—and a new tool is helping policymakers track how states use that money. Center for Results-Driven Governing Labor and Employment State Legislatures News
Updated March 08, 2022 State Options for Using the American Rescue Plan to Evaluate Workforce Development Programs Learn how states can use American Rescue Plan (ARPA) to evaluate workforce development programs. Center for Results-Driven Governing Labor and Employment
Updated February 14, 2022 State Options for Using American Rescue Plan to Scale Evidence-Based Workforce Solutions Policymakers can leverage American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address their most immediate workforce challenges, while also equipping workers with the skills needed to thrive in high-demand fields. Center for Results-Driven Governing Labor and Employment
Updated September 23, 2020 The ABCs of Evidence-Informed Policymaking State leaders make policy and budget decisions that directly impact important outcomes for residents—such as public safety, health and well-being, transportation and educational attainment. Using the best available research and data to guide those decisions is the key to evidence-informed policymaking. Center for Results-Driven Governing Labor and Employment Graphic