Jan 22, 2021
Stat: $8 billion: The cost of vehicle collisions with wildlife each year in the U.S.
Story: In America’s West, animal herds follow ancient migration routes that are bisected by roads and highways. In this episode, we hear from Matt Skroch, who leads Pew’s efforts to conserve wildlife corridors, and Jodi Hilty, of...
Jan 15, 2021
Stat: 18%: The percentage of Americans with opioid use disorder who receive medication as part of their treatment.
Story: As the coronavirus pandemic grips the world, the opioid epidemic continues to affect millions of Americans. Several states are developing innovative ways to tackle this public health issue. In this...
Jan 8, 2021
Stat: $850 billion: The damage caused by flood-related disasters in the U.S. since 2000.
Story: Floods are the costliest natural disasters in the United States, but there are ways to prepare for the storms ahead. In this episode of our “States of Innovation” season, we hear from Laura Lightbody, who directs...
Dec 23, 2020
Stat: 12 million: The number of Americans who use payday loans each year.
Story: Payday loans can help people facing an unexpected financial crunch—but can also bring unexpected problems. Ohio adopted an innovative new law to protect consumers who were being dragged into a cycle of debt by the very loans they...
Dec 18, 2020
Stat: 67% of U.S. adults think local elected officials care about the people they represent, according to the Pew Research Center.
Story: In the first episode of our season “States of Innovation,” Sue Urahn, Pew’s new president and CEO, discusses the role of state governments as “laboratories of...