RESEARCH BRIEFS

Opioid Epidemic Could Bridge Different Communities

CivicPulse survey of local elected officials shows opioid epidemic spans party and population divides.

Benchmarking Remote Work in State and Local Government

Whether public sector employers offer remote work varies widely by department, with key implications for competitiveness and retention.

What Local Elected Officials in Pennsylvania Prioritize in the Power Sector

Pennsylvania provides key insight into the renewable energy transition and the priorities of local officials.

Sources of Uncertainty in Local Policymaking

Uncertain economics and increasingly divided government increases stress for local officials.

Local policymakers’ hopes and concerns about the transition to clean energy

Local officials worry whether the federal government will make good on its promise not to leave behind fossil-fuel dependent communities.

How local elected officials navigate experiences of hostility on social media

Elected officials say social media hostility is a major problem, but they’re reluctant to have the government get involved.

The role of DEI in the public sector hiring experience

The growing adoption of DEI practices in public sector hiring could improve candidate satisfaction and, ultimately, retention.

What can moral psychology teach our elected officials?

Understanding how liberal and conservative policymakers differ in their moral beliefs could provide insights into navigating polarization.

How can the public sector hiring experience be improved?

The hiring experience in the public sector is known to be subpar. Our latest research disentangles what aspects need the most work.