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November 11, 2011
Water Fluoridation: Frequently Asked Questions
The Pew Children’s Dental Campaign supports water fluoridation because it’s one of the most cost effective strategies for states and communities to improve the oral health of their residents. Although a number of communities in the U.S. have been fluoridating their
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- Infographic
- States' Fiscal Health
How States Estimate Revenue
A number of states have seen tax collections come in below forecasts in recent months as the nation continues to struggle with a weakening economic outlook. more
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- Data Visualizations
- States' Fiscal Health
Harrisburg and a Brief History of Municipal Bankruptcies
Harrisburg, PA, recently filed for bankruptcy, raising fears that other cities and towns may follow suit. Pennsylvania's capital provides an example of the structural problems, political gridlock, and unfortunate events that, over time, can push a city into an extraordinary crisis. more
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- Video
- Election Initiatives
Introducing the Voting Information Project
The Voting Information Project is an innovative and proven service that uses the latest technology to provide voters with the information they need to cast a ballot. more
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- Stateline Story
Infographic: Southern Strength
Republican dominance in the South started with presidential elections and only later came to statehouses. more
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- Analysis
- Children's Dental Campaign
Reimbursing Physicians for Fluoride Varnish
For young children, the medical office is an ideal place to deliver a set of preventive dental services—including the application of fluoride varnish.
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- Stateline Story
Health Care Law is Bigger Challenge for Some States
TODAY'S TAKE: Eight states will face the greatest difficulties in handling the influx of new Medicaid patients expected after the federal Affordable Care Act goes into full effect in 2014, a new study says.more -
- Issue Brief
- Public Safety Performance Project
2011 Kentucky Reforms Cut Recidivism, Costs
Public safety reforms passed in 2011 will save the state $422 million over 10 years. more
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- Stateline Story
Alternatives to Incarceration Prevail in Some States
PUBLIC SAFETY BEAT: Kentucky, Ohio and Oklahoma all approved bipartisan legislation to address overcrowding in their prison systems this year. But in California - the state with a crowding problem so bad it was deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court- Democrats and Republicans could not agree on what to do.more -
- Report
- Children's Dental Campaign
The State of Children's Dental Health
More than 16 million children still lack access to basic dental care despite efforts by states to improve their dental health policies, according to the 2011 50-state report card from Pew.
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