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How Federal Health Policy Changes are Impacting New York State

The most significant health policy reforms since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will dramatically reshape the healthcare landscape in New York State.

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Lead Service Line Inventories

As of July 2025, 8 percent of the state's 2,938 drinking water systems required to inventory their service lines (by Oct. 2024) do not yet have an inventory.

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Balance of Payments Report

For the fourth straight year, Federal pandemic relief spending disrupts states' typical fiscal relationship with Washington.

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Foundation Aid Study

Read the Institute's recommendations for improving New York State’s Foundation Aid education funding formula.

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RGVRC 2024 Annual Report

The Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium report details the research and activities of this diverse network in 2024, highlighting publications, grant funding, public and policy outreach, and media appearances.

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Stepping Away From the Benefits Cliff

This report looks at the policy environment for lowering employment barriers for people with disabilities in New York State.

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SUNY's Economic Impact

SUNY is a key driver of the economic engine of New York State with an economic impact of $31.0 billion in AY 2020.

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Fostering Success at SUNY

An examination of the use and outcomes of the Foster Youth College Success Initiative (FYCSI) at SUNY.

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From Our Researchers

Guns, Ganja, and Gavels—Five Things to Watch for in the Supreme Court’s US v Hemani Oral Arguments

February 26, 2026

On March 2, 2026, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case US v. Hemani. Their questions will shed some light on how they are thinking about the relationship between cannabis use and firearm prohibition.

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Initial Considerations for Adopting the New 1915c Waiver Design as Enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1)

February 25, 2026

A new 1915c waiver becomes effective for states in January 2028. In preparing, New York State should keep these considerations in mind.

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