Justice Policy: Resources for Congressional Policymakers

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May 4, 2026

Efforts to Lower Health Care Costs Through Informed Consumer Choice: A Synthesis of Findings from Minnesota

Since 2002, the State of Minnesota has provided health care coverage for its employees and their dependents using a tiered cost-sharing approach. This brief synthesizes findings from four studies examining the design and outcomes of this system.

Tim McDonald, Christopher M. Whaley, Rachel O. Reid, Tyler Boese, Tsan-Yao Huang, Katie M. White, Arindam Debbarma, Bryan Dowd
Research

Apr 30, 2026

Gaps in State Workforce Priorities, Needs, and Training Programs: Findings from a National Scan of WIOA Plans and Eligible Training Provider Lists

The authors analyze Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) plans (2024–2027) and eligible training provider lists to assess how well state workforce development systems align with labor market demand.

Elaine W. Leigh, Alexis Gable, Sarah Haroon Sualehi
Research Summary

Apr 30, 2026

Beyond Incarceration: How Breaking Barriers Is Building Pathways to Housing and Employment in Los Angeles

This brief describes results from an evaluation of Breaking Barriers, a program in Los Angeles County that helps justice-involved individuals and families secure stable housing and employment.

Maya Buenaventura, Alex Sizemore, Austin Smidt, Sarah B. Hunter
Research

Apr 30, 2026

Breaking Barriers Rapid Rehousing Program for Justice-Involved Individuals in Los Angeles County: Local Evaluation Report

Justice-involved individuals often face significant challenges securing stable housing and employment. The authors of this report examine a program designed to help justice-involved individuals improve housing and employment outcomes.

Maya Buenaventura, Alex Sizemore, Austin Smidt, Sarah B. Hunter
Research

Apr 28, 2026

The Survivor Benefit Plan Optional Child Annuity Repeal: Impacts and Adverse Effects

The authors discuss the history of the Survivor Benefit Plan, the unintentional consequences of its repeal, and other federal survivor benefit programs, and they recommend actions to ensure impartial treatment of beneficiaries.

Devon Hill, Samantha Cherney, Daniel B. Ginsberg
Research

Apr 21, 2026

Fiscal Year 2025 Assessment of the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project

The authors draw on existing and new data sources to assess the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) against 14 legislatively prescribed criteria and offer recommendations to improve AcqDemo’s operations.

Laura Werber, Susan M. Gates, Angela Yun, Nolan Yager, Laura Bellows, Tiffany Keyes, Jonas Kempf, Elliott Brennan, Kristin J. Leuschner
Research

Apr 14, 2026

Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China: Sharpening the Sword and Burnishing the Shield

The authors assess how the U.S. Air Force develops and utilizes China-relevant expertise and identify systemic gaps that limit the service’s ability to build, sustain, and use the capabilities needed for long-term strategic competition with China.

Miriam Matthews, Cristina L. Garafola, Sean Robson, Benjamin J. Sacks, Rebecca Wusinich, Angela K. Clague, Devon Hill, Catherine Kish, Yoony Lee
Research

Apr 14, 2026

College Credit for Industry Credentials: Identifying Who Might Benefit and Strategies for Outreach

The authors of this report describe which individuals might benefit from credit for prior learning opportunities and identify useful outreach approaches that states and colleges might use to promote college credit for industry credentials.

Jonah Kushner, Lindsay Daugherty, Elaine W. Leigh, Jenna W. Kramer, Nikki Wearly
Research

Mar 31, 2026

A Selection of Implementable Actions to Establish an Air Force Workforce Analytics Center of Excellence

The authors supported the efforts of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Resources (AF/A1) to strengthen the workforce analytics enterprise’s contributions into Headquarters Air Force decisionmaking processes.

Patrick White, Kimberly Curry Hall, Nelson Lim, James Fan, Matthew Jobe, Caroline Margaret Johnston, Sarah Nicole Kosic, Baileigh McFall, Garret Moore, Robert Ulrich Nagel, Jennifer Nevius, Robert Romer, K. MacKenzie Scott, Matt Strawn, Tara L. Terry, Stephanie Williamson
Research

Mar 31, 2026

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2024–2025

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program serves young people ages 16 to 18 who risk not completing a high school credential. This report, the tenth in a series of annual updates, covers the program and the participants who entered during 2024.

Jennie W. Wenger, Stephani L. Wrabel, Linda Cottrell
Research

Mar 31, 2026

Considering U.S. Air Force Culture When Modifying Career Development Pathways for Longer Assignments

The U.S. Department of War directed the military services to reduce the number of permanent changes of station and modify career development pathways. The authors evaluated the relationship between U.S. Air Force assignments and career development.

Kelly Atkinson, Lisa M. Harrington, Kelly Piazza, R. Gordon Rinderknecht, Elizabeth M. Goldsmith
Research

Mar 25, 2026

Achieving Combat Sortie Generation Proficiency in the Air Force: An Examination of Goals, Gaps, Barriers, and Solutions

The authors present their analysis of combat sortie generation proficiency as a step toward defining a comprehensive training program for the U.S. Air Force. The analysis covers threat demands, goals, existing gaps, and training needs.

Emmi Yonekura, Alvin Moon, Vikram Kilambi, Andrea M. Abler, Mark Toukan, Colby P. Steiner, John G. Drew, Sophia Bokaie, Logan Elizabeth Robinson, Joseph Erwin, John Gantner

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Efforts to Lower Health Care Costs Through Informed Consumer Choice: A Synthesis of Findings from Minnesota

Gaps in State Workforce Priorities, Needs, and Training Programs: Findings from a National Scan of WIOA Plans and Eligible Training Provider Lists

Beyond Incarceration: How Breaking Barriers Is Building Pathways to Housing and Employment in Los Angeles

Breaking Barriers Rapid Rehousing Program for Justice-Involved Individuals in Los Angeles County: Local Evaluation Report

The Survivor Benefit Plan Optional Child Annuity Repeal: Impacts and Adverse Effects

Fiscal Year 2025 Assessment of the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project

Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China: Sharpening the Sword and Burnishing the Shield

College Credit for Industry Credentials: Identifying Who Might Benefit and Strategies for Outreach

A Selection of Implementable Actions to Establish an Air Force Workforce Analytics Center of Excellence

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2024–2025

Considering U.S. Air Force Culture When Modifying Career Development Pathways for Longer Assignments

Achieving Combat Sortie Generation Proficiency in the Air Force: An Examination of Goals, Gaps, Barriers, and Solutions

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Armenia's Specters of Peace and War

Can China Stop Its Demographic Slide? Can the United States?

Korea Must Redefine Energy Security as a Geopolitical Imperative

Justice Policy Briefs, Reports, and Testimonies

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Efforts to Lower Health Care Costs Through Informed Consumer Choice: A Synthesis of Findings from Minnesota

Gaps in State Workforce Priorities, Needs, and Training Programs: Findings from a National Scan of WIOA Plans and Eligible Training Provider Lists

Beyond Incarceration: How Breaking Barriers Is Building Pathways to Housing and Employment in Los Angeles

Breaking Barriers Rapid Rehousing Program for Justice-Involved Individuals in Los Angeles County: Local Evaluation Report

The Survivor Benefit Plan Optional Child Annuity Repeal: Impacts and Adverse Effects

Fiscal Year 2025 Assessment of the Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project

Building the Knowledge and Skills the U.S. Air Force Needs for Strategic Competition with China: Sharpening the Sword and Burnishing the Shield

College Credit for Industry Credentials: Identifying Who Might Benefit and Strategies for Outreach

A Selection of Implementable Actions to Establish an Air Force Workforce Analytics Center of Excellence

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe: Program Progress in 2024–2025

Considering U.S. Air Force Culture When Modifying Career Development Pathways for Longer Assignments

Achieving Combat Sortie Generation Proficiency in the Air Force: An Examination of Goals, Gaps, Barriers, and Solutions

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