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Ten states recognized for using data in decision-making

Results for America recognized 10 states for how they use data to make decisions that involve taxpayer dollars on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

Bloomberg launches ‘Local Infrastructure Hub’ to help cities get grant funding

Bloomberg Philanthropies and other groups unveiled the Local Infrastructure Hub, a program that helps communities get grant funding.

May 17, 2022 By Colin Wood

For public health and economy, states are turning to data

Results for America and the National Governors Association named seven states that are doing the most with data as they manage the health crisis and their dwindling…

Aug 12, 2020 By Colin Wood

Blueprint for effective data-driven governance targets governors

A new guide from the nonprofit group Results for America provides case studies and best practices for governors seeking to use data more effectively.

Jul 13, 2020 By Colin Wood

Survey names Colorado, Washington among top data-driven states

The two states are part of a national increase in data-driven decision making within state governments observed by Results for America's 2019 survey.

Oct 4, 2019 By Ryan Johnston

Nation’s best data-driven state government initiatives highlighted in nonprofit’s report

Results for America, which promotes evidence-based decision-making, found more than seven dozen state government initiatives that meet its "Standard of Excellence."

Jul 11, 2018 By Benjamin Freed