States have a powerful role in shaping the success of the 2030 Census. By sharing administrative data like vital records and motor vehicle registrations, states can help ensure a more…
Learn MoreThis Executive Order centers on empowering state and local governments to lead the charge in national preparedness. It calls for a shift from broad, generalized emergency policies to more focused,…
Learn MoreThe federal debt is on track to reach unprecedented heights—156% of GDP by 2055—driven by persistent deficits, rising interest costs, and the weight of an aging population. Spending for Medicare…
Learn MoreED boarding—where admitted patients wait in the ER for inpatient beds—isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a public health crisis. The AHRQ Summit convened health leaders to tackle this systemic problem…
Learn MoreCISA has identified a sophisticated malware dubbed RESURGE, which exploits Ivanti Connect Secure devices using CVE-2025-0282. This tool behaves like a rootkit and backdoor, modifying core system components to mask…
Learn MoreDisasters are becoming deadlier, more frequent, and costlier—and the federal approach to helping communities recover is straining under the pressure. With over 600 open disaster declarations and billions in aid…
Learn MoreU.S. ports are vital to national and global trade, yet they face increasing threats from natural disasters. The Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Homeland Security (DHS) provide funding and resources…
Learn MoreThe Navy’s shipbuilding efforts are falling short, with cost overruns, delivery delays, and persistent inefficiencies despite a near doubling of its budget over two decades. Aging shipyards and workforce shortages…
Learn MoreThe Federal Protective Service (FPS) oversees security at thousands of federal buildings, but major issues in guard oversight and technology hinder its effectiveness. FPS contract guards failed to detect prohibited…
Learn MoreThe Department of Defense (DOD) oversees one of the largest real property portfolios in the federal government, but challenges persist in managing underutilized and excess facilities. Inconsistent reporting across military…
Learn MoreThe FAA faces urgent challenges in modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system, with nearly 40% of its systems deemed unsustainable and critical to national airspace safety. Delays in upgrading…
Learn MoreAs wildfires grow more intense and frequent, an aging population is increasingly at risk, especially in rural and wildland-urban interface areas. This report highlights how older adults disproportionately live in…
Learn MoreAffordable rental housing remains a critical need, and federal programs play a key role in expanding and preserving this vital resource. Over the decades, a combination of direct subsidies, tax…
Learn MoreWith over 130 million buildings in the U.S. consuming 40% of the nation’s energy and contributing to over 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable building technologies are gaining momentum. Innovations…
Learn MoreFEMA plays a crucial role in disaster response, but recent reviews have highlighted gaps in contract oversight that could impact efficiency and accountability. With over $10 billion obligated for disaster-related…
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