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The State Hamilton Index: Most States Underperform in Advanced Industries

The State Hamilton Index: Most States Underperform...

The 2025 State Hamilton Index reveals that most U.S. states are underperforming in advanced industries such as biotech, electronics, and aerospace, with only four states—Washington, Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan—outpacing the…

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Guidelines for National Data Infrastructure Construction

Guidelines for National Data Infrastructure...

China’s newly released national data infrastructure guidelines outline an ambitious effort to unify public, corporate, and personal data into a single secure catalog by 2029. The plan aims to build…

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Tips for Obtaining Funding for Primary Care Research

Tips for Obtaining Funding for Primary Care...

As the healthcare landscape shifts, securing diverse funding is essential to sustain primary care research. This resource offers guidance on tapping into federal agencies, foundations, healthcare systems, and even private…

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Commuter Rail: Most Systems Struggling to Recover Ridership Following the COVID-19 Pandemic

Commuter Rail: Most Systems Struggling to Recover...

Nearly five years after the pandemic began, most U.S. commuter rail systems are still struggling to regain pre-COVID ridership levels, despite restoring or exceeding service levels. While some systems have…

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General/Flag Officer Reductions

General/Flag Officer Reductions

The Department of Defense is directing a significant reduction in general and flag officer positions to streamline leadership and enhance military effectiveness. This includes a minimum 20% cut in 4-star…

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The Power of PIV: Understanding FIPS 201 for Secure Credential Verification in Government and Beyond

The Power of PIV: Understanding FIPS 201 for...

FIPS 201 represents the gold standard for secure, interoperable identity verification across federal agencies by defining rigorous technical and operational requirements for PIV (Personal Identity Verification) systems. These systems integrate…

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Co-intelligence: Preserving Human Agency in an AI-Driven Health Care Future

Co-intelligence: Preserving Human Agency in an...

As artificial intelligence becomes more capable in healthcare, this white paper calls for a “co-intelligent” approach that blends human expertise with AI’s cognitive power. It emphasizes the need to intentionally…

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National Defense Strategy

National Defense Strategy

This memorandum, issued by the Secretary of Defense, formally initiates the development of the 2025 National Defense Strategy (NDS). It emphasizes alignment with President Trump’s vision of “America First” and…

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WUI Fire Evacuation and Sheltering Considerations: Assessment, Planning, and Execution (ESCAPE)

WUI Fire Evacuation and Sheltering Considerations:...

This updated NIST report introduces a structured methodology to help wildland-urban interface (WUI) communities assess, plan, and execute fire evacuations when time is critically limited. Drawing on lessons from the…

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Wind-Driven Fire Spread to a Structure from Landscape Timbers

Wind-Driven Fire Spread to a Structure from...

This NIST study examines how landscape timbers contribute to fire spread during wildland-urban interface (WUI) events. Through 16 wind-driven experiments, researchers found that landscape timbers can ignite spot fires, transfer…

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Ceres 10-Point Plan for the Insurance Industry

Ceres 10-Point Plan for the Insurance Industry

The Ceres 10-point plan provides a comprehensive roadmap for insurers, regulators, local governments, community groups, and investors to collaborate on ensuring the industry’s resilience. By taking bold action, embracing innovation,…

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Navigating Climate Risks: Progress and Challenges in U.S. Insurance Sector Disclosures

Navigating Climate Risks: Progress and Challenges...

This report is the second annual analysis Ceres has conducted of major U.S. insurers’ climate risk strategies by examining the disclosures companies are making under the National Association of Insurance…

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Leading with Transparency: A Guide to Strengthening Climate Disclosure and Resilience in the Municipal Bond Market

Leading with Transparency: A Guide to...

As climate-related disasters become more frequent and costly, municipal governments are on the front lines—responsible for protecting communities, maintaining essential services, and investing in infrastructure that can withstand future risks.…

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Revolutionizing Enterprise Data Management with Data Mesh and Microsoft Fabric

Revolutionizing Enterprise Data Management with...

As enterprise data ecosystems grow in complexity, traditional centralized data architectures often fall short. This whitepaper explores how Data Mesh, a decentralized socio-technical approach, offers a transformative solution for managing…

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50th Annual Report of the Administration for Native Americans

50th Annual Report of the Administration for...

Celebrating five decades of service, the Administration for Native Americans reflects on its journey of supporting tribal self-determination through grants, partnerships, and culturally grounded initiatives. The report highlights landmark efforts…

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