How can child welfare systems better support families affected by prenatal substance exposure? Using evidence from Pennsylvania, this research examines the intersection of public health and child protection to inform future policy and practice. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.70049

What public policy debate deserves a deeper, evidence-informed conversation? JPAM is seeking submissions for future Point/Counterpoint topics & authors. This series brings competing perspectives together to explore pressing policy questions & spark meaningful dialogue. https://ow.ly/qOX550ZyEq4

From barbers to nurses, occupational licensing affects millions of workers. This study explores how licensing policies may shape income inequality across states and what the findings could mean for the future of workforce policy. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.22660

Do gun buyback programs achieve their intended goals? This study examines the impact of buyback initiatives on firearm-related crime and deaths, contributing new evidence to an ongoing policy debate. Read more: https://ow.ly/TBc450ZvM1T

Can better oversight lead to better outcomes? This study examines how third-party auditing influences the accuracy of reported data and what stronger accountability means for effective public policy. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.70121

Immigration continues to shape policy conversations across the country. This study takes a closer look at the short-term fiscal effects of immigration, offering new evidence to inform one of today's most debated policy issues. Read more: https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.70007

Can technology help make child welfare decisions more equitable? This research explores how predictive algorithms and human decision-makers interact in child protection screening and what it means for addressing racial disparities in the system. Read more: https://ow.ly/lYce50ZmVCJ

Small changes can make a big difference. This study found that simple text-message reminders & flexible interview scheduling increased SNAP interview completion rates, boosted benefit approvals, & helped applicants navigate the process more quickly. Read more: https://ow.ly/sQxb50Z5Ta9

Can providing free school meals improve student success? This study finds that universal free meals boosted lunch participation & improved math & reading performance across all income levels in NYC middle schools, & no evidence that the program increased obesity. Read more: https://ow.ly/RVqa50Z5T8z

What happens when marriage equality becomes law? This study examines the nationwide rollout of legal same-sex marriage & finds that access to marriage significantly increased marriage rates among same-sex couples. Read more: https://ow.ly/Syib50Z5T7K

Do SROs make schools safer or contribute to the School-to-Prison Pipeline? This research finds that adding SROs increases the number of crimes identified & arrests made, while also improving school safety & helps police address drug crimes both on & off campus. Read more: https://ow.ly/wqxo50Z5T6N

Are school cops making schools safer or just more punitive? New research has the answer, & it's complicated. SROs do reduce some forms of violence, they have zero effect on gun incidents. Suspensions, expulsions, & student arrests all spike. Read more: https://ow.ly/i6xZ50Z5T5S

Do children of teen mothers face worse outcomes because of their mother’s age? Using national longitudinal data & a novel approach that accounts for selection into teen motherhood, this study finds teen childbearing itself may not be the causal driver. Read more: https://ow.ly/pslK50YV8HA

What are the real economic impacts of earthquakes? This study reviews global research & analyzes data from 80 major earthquakes across 30+ countries. A data-driven look at how economies recover & where risks remain. Read more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pam.22642particularly due to

Government capacity is often treated as a given, but it plays a critical role in whether policies actually work. This essay highlights growing threats to state capacity, including increased procedural hurdles & rising politicization of public service. Read more: https://ow.ly/glng50YUCCI

How has marriage equality shaped lives and policy? This research reviews the impacts of Obergefell v. Hodges & related policies, exploring effects on societal attitudes, family formation, employment, health, & more. Read here: https://ow.ly/lEgz50YUCrI

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Dague, L., & Ukert, B. (2024). Pandemic‐era changes to medicaid enrollment and funding: Implications for future policy and research. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1229-1259.

Hopkins, V., & Dorion, J. (2024). Nudging increases take‐up of employment services: Evidence from a large field experiment. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1209-1228.

Akanni, L., Lenhart, O., & Morton, A. (2024). Conflicting economic policies and mental health: Evidence from the UK national living wage and benefits freeze. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1185-1208.

Wu, J., Nie, X., & Wang, H. (2024). Are policy mixes in energy regulation effective in curbing carbon emissions? Insights from China's energy regulation policies. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1152-1184.

Slopen, M. (2024). The impact of paid sick leave mandates on women's employment and economic security. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1129-1151.

Phillips, D. C., & Sullivan, J. X. (2024). Personalizing homelessness prevention: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1101-1128.

Buntaine, M. T., Bagabo, A., Bangerter, T., Bukuluki, P., & Daniels, B. (2024). The limits of awards for anti‐corruption: Experimental and ethnographic evidence from Uganda. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1079-1100.

Angaretis, C., Galle, B., Organ, P. R., & Prohofsky, A. (2024). Non‐monetary sanctions as tax enforcement tools: Evaluating California's top 500 program. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1057-1078.

Levine, P. B., & McKnight, R. (2024). The consequences of high‐fatality school shootings for surviving students. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1034-1056.

Briones, D. A., Ruby, N., & Turner, S. (2024). Waivers for the public service loan forgiveness program: Who could benefit from take‐up? Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 43(4), 1004-1033.