Research on governmental systems, how they operate, and the impact of internal/external policies.
Unemployment Insurance, Part I: A Brief Overview
An overview of unemployment insurance, its federal-state structure, recent federal activity, and emerging challenges facing state programs.
“Good Cause Connected with the Work”: How the Texas Workforce Commission Applies the Standard to Medical Separations
A review of how "good cause connected with the work" is applied to medical separations through TWC's levels of administrative review, and where the process departs from the statute. This Field Note follows one claim from the initial determination to judicial review.
Medicaid: A Complicated History
This Field Note examines the history of Medicaid from its creation in 1965 through the Affordable Care Act's expansion, tracing the policy debate and implementation issues that continue to shape the program.
Student Loans: Recent Policy Actions and the Path Forward
This Field Note examines recent federal student loan policy changes, including new borrowing limits, the elimination of Graduate PLUS loans for future borrowers, and changes to the definition of professional students.