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Women’s Living Arrangements at First Birth From 1990 to 2024

Women’s Living Arrangements at First Birth From...

Family structures in the United States have shifted significantly over the past three decades, and this report traces how women’s living arrangements at first birth have evolved across education, race,…

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Quality Early Childhood Education

Quality Early Childhood Education

High-quality early childhood education shapes lifelong outcomes, strengthening children’s cognitive, social, and emotional foundations while reducing inequalities that emerge as early as age five. The report highlights how early learning…

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Health Insurance

Health Insurance

This GAO report uncovers how individuals received duplicate Medicaid, CHIP, or APTC benefits across multiple states, resulting in more than $1.6 billion in potential overpayments in FY2023. Weak data matching,…

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Air Pollution Regulation in Colorado

Air Pollution Regulation in Colorado

Colorado’s approach to air pollution regulation blends federal Clean Air Act requirements with state-driven programs aimed at reducing harmful emissions and improving public health. The state continues to grapple with…

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Office of Violence Prevention: Annual Report to the Governor and Legislature

Office of Violence Prevention: Annual Report to...

Nebraska’s Office of Violence Prevention continues to strengthen community safety by funding programs that address youth engagement, gang intervention, firearm-related violence, and employment opportunities in high-crime areas. This year’s report…

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International Migration Outlook 2025

International Migration Outlook 2025

The International Migration Outlook captures how migration flows, labour shortages, and demographic pressures are reshaping economies across the OECD. The report highlights shifting migration patterns, tighter asylum systems, and the…

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Medicaid Impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Medicaid Impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings the most sweeping Medicaid changes since the ACA, reshaping who qualifies for coverage, how states administer benefits, and how much federal funding flows…

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Medical Aid in Dying

Medical Aid in Dying

Colorado’s Medical Aid-in-Dying law gives terminally ill adults the option to request life-ending medication under strict medical and legal safeguards. Patients must make multiple voluntary requests, receive confirmations from qualified…

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An Overview of Colorado’s Medicaid Program

An Overview of Colorado’s Medicaid Program

Medicaid is a joint federal and state insurance program that provides health care coverage to low-income families and individuals, including children, pregnant people, seniors, and people with disabilities. The federal…

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Mental Health Promotion and Prevention

Mental Health Promotion and Prevention

Mental health challenges affect millions of people and often begin early in life, yet many remain undiagnosed and untreated. This report highlights proven and promising public health interventions that strengthen…

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The Economic Benefit of Promoting Healthy Ageing and Community Care

The Economic Benefit of Promoting Healthy Ageing...

As populations age rapidly across OECD countries, this report highlights the urgent need to shift health systems toward prevention, home-based care, and community support. It reveals that although life expectancy…

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State of the Industry

State of the Industry

The State of the Industry: Healthcare report provides an in-depth look at the transformative shifts shaping healthcare delivery, innovation, and technology adoption. It explores how digital tools, data analytics, and…

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Centenarians: 2020

Centenarians: 2020

The Centenarians: 2020 report offers an in-depth look at Americans aged 100 and older, revealing that 80,139 people reached this remarkable milestone according to the 2020 Census. It examines trends…

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Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

Rabies remains a serious public health concern, especially as human and wildlife interactions increase. This USDA resource explains how rabies spreads, ways to recognize potential cases, and the critical steps…

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Racial Outcomes in Maternal Mortality

Racial Outcomes in Maternal Mortality

This report examines the deep racial and geographic disparities driving maternal mortality in Texas, with a focus on civil rights implications. It highlights how women of color—especially Black mothers—face significantly…

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