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Rural Midwest

New Member Spotlight: L.J. McElravy Advocates for Compromise in Nebraska

SSN is excited to welcome L.J. McElravy, an associate professor of leadership at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, as the 1900th member to join the...
Congress

4 Experts Available for Timely Analysis of Biden State of the Union Housing Proposal

During his State of the Union address, President Biden unveiled a new policy proposal to provide $5000 tax credits to first-time home buyers, as well...
Connecticut Capitol

Chapter Spotlight: Connecticut SSN Brings Researchers and Policymakers Into the Same Room

It was an honor to participate in this first-of-its-kind conference, and I’m looking forward to seeing the results.” - Susan Bysiewicz, Lieutenant...
Data

New Member Spotlight: Tejas Narechania Advocates for Tech Governance Through Public Comments

“I think public comment opportunities are a really good way to try to highlight the work that you’ve done, bring it to a larger audience, and...
Row of Houses

Todd Swanstrom Works to Address the Need for Home Repairs in St. Louis and Beyond

"The research completed by Professor Swanstrom and his team allowed the Home Repair Network to jumpstart a lot of the work that we aim to do over the...
Abortion rights

3 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on Ohio Abortion Rights Ballot Measure

Abortion is on the ballot tomorrow in Ohio. If the ballot measure passes, it would protect the right to abortion up through fetal viability—or about...
Computer screen

2 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on AI Executive Order

President Biden issued an executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) today, focused on managing its risks by requiring new safety assessments as...
White House

New Member Spotlight: Niki vonLockette Builds Relationships at White House Event

The core of the Scholars Strategy Network’s mission is helping researchers connect and build relationships with policymakers, civic leaders, and the...
New Mexico

Chapter Spotlight: New Mexico SSN Helps Combat Youth Homelessness

“There's been a big push at the state level and local level, to figure out what to do about homelessness and be really effective at it. In this case...
homeless encampment

2 Experts Available for Timely Analysis on California Housing Amendment

Today the Assembly Housing Committee in California is set to hear a constitutional amendment that would enshrine a right to housing. For reporters...