SVP @PewTrusts, @Mets fan tweeting federal, state, and local policy—public pensions, sentencing reform, and more. Former @CSGJC. All views my own.
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Michael D. Thompson retweeted
5 states estimated they could operate for 100+ days using just their savings (FY22):
• Wyoming: 349.6 days
• Alaska: 150.7
• North Dakota: 112.1
• New Mexico: 100.8
• Connecticut: 100
Your state's data 👇 pew.org/3DplAb4
ALT Map showing the number of days each state could run on their savings alone based on fiscal year 2022 estimates. Savings range from 4.2 days in Washington to 349.6 days in Wyoming. The 50-state median is 42.5 days.
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
Chronic exposure to wildfire smoke can cause asthma and pneumonia, and increase the risk for lung cancer, stroke, heart failure and sudden death -- and it is harming more people in the Eastern US than in the West: ow.ly/TU2750LfzbU @StanfordMed
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
We can't wait any longer to improve how emergency calls involving mental health and substance use issues are handled.
Where do we begin? Insights 👇 pew.org/3tCqqfe
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
Stigma is one obstacle to effectively providing care to Philadelphians suffering from #opioid use disorder.
How can we combat that? By treating it like the disease it is, says @EinsteinHealth’s Dr. Rohit Gulati. pew.org/37QYWYv @HealthFedPhila #Philadelphia
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
Drug-related prison admissions and populations both dropped by about a third from 2009 through 2019.
However, drug-related possession arrests barely budged.
New research, charts, and maps explore these divergent trends.
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Michael D. Thompson retweeted
$150/month
That's what Hawaii residents need to set aside to close the state's growing retirement savings gap.
A state-facilitated program that's proven effective in other states can help make it happen.
Will Hawaii act? pew.org/3hBrXMQ
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
New from Pew: It may be hard to think about it now - but midyear budget gaps are inevitable.
States can prepare today to face shortfalls tomorrow. @PewStates experts identify two key steps to take: pew.org/3Ml45eK
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
“There is so much we can do” about the opioid epidemic, @POTUS said in his #SOTU address—specifically noting the need to remove outdated prescribing rules.
The #MATAct will do just that. It's time for Congress to pass it. pew.org/3Md2Qy9
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
Taxes make up more than 50% of government revenue in 8 states. Is your state among them?
Get the answer ⤵️ pew.org/3C4S3Bm
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
For a middle-income family in the U.S., raising a child costs $233,610—not including college.
🎧 Before President Biden and Gov. Kim Reynolds discuss lowering costs for Americans, hear how parents are navigating the financial crunch. pew.org/3sGrf7z #SOTU
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
President Biden is expected to discuss the U.S. economy in tomorrow's #SOTU.
One trend of note:
State and local government wage increases lag behind private sector growth by the largest gap on record. pew.org/3C0mw3j
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
Follow @pewtrusts during the #StateOfTheUnion for nonpartisan stats behind the speech:
📈 Data that make a difference
📊 Eye-opening charts, lists, and maps
👥 Survey results that show where Americans stand
#SOTU
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
“Overdraft fees can push household budgets over the edge,” our @AlexHrwtz tells @SingletaryM
After all, the banking customers who get hit most with #overdraft fees have average deposits of only about $2,500 a month—not much room for error. pew.org/3uoiWyr
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
It's time to help more Americans safely and successfully navigate the road to homeownership.
Explore one little-known barrier in 90 seconds. 👇
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
The pandemic continues to impact many facets of our daily lives, both directly and indirectly. This new @PewStates analysis examines some of the possible impacts of remote work, including lower city revenue due to a decrease in commuters. pew.org/33BC6WA
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
Despite trouble filling positions, some state and local governments have been hesitant to permanently boost pay.
One reason: Fears that revenue will fail to keep up with long-term spending commitments.
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Michael D. Thompson retweeted
"911 call centers staff are seldom trained on mental-health issues and have few options for mental-health responses," writes @GrahamDavidA, citing our 2021 findings.
More insights 👇 pew.org/3M3fvUe
"Regardless of the input, if it’s not a fire or medical emergency, the likely outcome is the same: a cop in a squad car heading to the scene. Sending police is an easy answer, but it carries big risks," @GrahamDavidA writes:
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Michael D. Thompson retweeted
“Overdraft fees can push household budgets over the edge,” our @AlexHrwtz tells @SingletaryM
After all, the banking customers who get hit most with #overdraft fees have average deposits of only about $2,500 a month—not much room for error. pew.org/3uoiWyr
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
"Millions of workers without employer-provided retirement savings plans struggle to save for retirement or face the prospect of not being able to retire at all," writes @SingletaryM, citing our survey of nontraditional workers (e.g., freelancers, temps)
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Move over, crypto. A record number of workers are becoming millionaires with their boring 401(k)s and IRAs. wapo.st/3Bu7gM2
Michael D. Thompson retweeted
More than 100,000 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses between April 2020 and April 2021 – many of which could have been prevented by greater access to effective treatments. Proud of @pewhealth’s work to address this devastating crisis. thehill.com/opinion/healthca…
