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| Date | Button Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/20 | View Report | PA.'s vulnerable populations hit hard with COVID-19 impact |
| 4/23/20 | View Report | Migrant workers on Pennsylvania farms are at high risk |
| 5/1/20 | View Report | PA reopening complicated by geography, population |
| 5/15/20 | View Report | Governor Wolf announces New Deal-esqe civilian corps to help with COVID-19 response |
| 5/22/20 | View Report | Extra unemployment assistance available in Pennsylvania |
| 5/29/20 | View Report | PA gets federal funding to fight food insecurity |
| 5/8/20 | View Report | Renters face uncertainty amid COVID-19 outbreak |
| 6/5/20 | View Report | Coronavirus hinders census efforts to reach hard-to-count Latino households in central PA |
| 6/12/20 | View Report | Wolf to appoint watchdog, establish commission to oversee State Police |
| 6/19/20 | View Report | What does the Supreme Court’s ruling on discrimination mean for PA? |
| 6/26/20 | View Report | PA will give health systems $175 million to lead coronavirus response in struggling nursing homes |
| 7/2/20 | View Report | Wondering how we're doing at flattening the curve in Northeast PA? |
| 7/10/20 | View Report | Report on population and income growth not the whole story, officials say |
| 7/17/20 | View Report | How a tax incentive to reduce blight could affect PA municipalities |
| 7/27/20 | View Report | PA workers fearful as deadline looms to renew $600 jobless benefits |
| 8/6/20 | View Report | PA cancels volunteer coronavirus contact tracers, moves to hire 1,000 paid staff |
| 8/14/20 | View Report | Luzerne County has high rate of ventilator hospitalizations |
| 8/21/20 | View Report | Students of color offer solutions to make PA public universities more equitable |
| 9/8/20 | View Report | County Cares Commission discusses program that helps young adults at risk |
| 9/14/20 | View Report | Wolf calls for more funding to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 |
| 9/14/20 | View Report | Wolf calls for more funding to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 |
| 9/28/20 | View Report | United Way of PA releases results of COVID-19 impact survey |
| 10/5/20 | View Report | COVID-19 creates higher demand for food pantries |
| 10/12/20 | View Report | How should PA boost student learning during pandemic? |
| 10/21/20 | View Report | To jumpstart relief program, Wolf gives landlords more flexibility to collect unpaid rent |
| 10/29/20 | View Report | Downtown W-B receives DCED Keystone Communities Main Street designation |
| 11/11/20 | View Report | Two local districts among most underfunded by state |
| 11/18/20 | View Report | Wilkes-Barre forming committee to seek COVID-19 funding for residents |
| 11/25/20 | View Report | PA faces a several billion dollar tax shortfall thanks to the pandemic-affected economy |
| 12/7/20 | View Report | Philly’s alternative to landlord-tenant court is preventing eviction |
| 12/14/20 | View Report | Community organizations boosted by tax credits |
| 12/21/20 | View Report | The COVID vaccine is here — what does that mean for PA schools? |
| 1/6/21 | View Report | PA’s free pre-K program provides a meaningful boost |
| 1/14/21 | View Report | Pennsylvanians continue to seek safety net programs |
| 1/22/21 | View Report | TANF enrollment has declined in Pennsylvania |
| 1/27/21 | View Report | Some grocers will pay workers to get vaccinated |
| 2/5/21 | View Report | PA Senate approves $912M pandemic recovery aid bill |
| 2/12/21 | View Report | NEPA Health Care Foundation rolls out Careers in Care, nursing scholarship program |
| 2/18/21 | View Report | Home care industry strained by pandemic |
| 2/26/21 | View Report | Childcare worker subsidy replaced an incentive for staff higher education |
| 3/5/21 | View Report | COVID-19 vaccinations complete at all PA nursing homes |
| 3/12/21 | View Report | Help available for renters struggling due to the pandemic |
| 3/19/21 | View Report | Initiative to identify and reduce causes of health disparities |
| 3/26/21 | View Report | Pennsylvania ranks 2nd in COVID-19 vaccinations, improves provider map |
| 4/6/21 | View Report | Local nonprofits offer community support at multiple levels |
| 4/13/21 | View Report | Pandemic reveals need for unemployment system upgrades |
| 4/21/21 | View Report | Regional mass transportation takes another hit |
| 4/28/21 | View Report | For the first time, PA voters elect lawmaker who is openly autistic |
| 5/5/21 | View Report | PA redistricting may head to high court again |
| 5/12/21 | View Report | On-the-ground strategies underway to reduce vaccine barriers |
| 5/19/21 | View Report | Region faces shortage of part-time police officers |
| 6/2/21 | View Report | Pennsylvania work requirements to resume in July |
| 6/9/21 | View Report | Hazleton Police Department ordered to remove language barrier |
| 6/16/21 | View Report | Criminal record expungement gaining momentum in states, including PA |
| 6/23/21 | View Report | NEPA’s residential real estate market attracting buyers |
| 6/30/21 | View Report | Regional solutions needed for public services and safety amid COVID-19 |
| 7/7/21 | View Report | The Institute examines PA’s public health infrastructure |
| 7/14/21 | View Report | More public pension challenges could cost taxpayers |
| 7/21/21 | View Report | Supreme Court upholds ruling regarding foster care |
| 7/28/21 | View Report | Well City challenge aims to improve millennial health and Black business |
| 8/4/21 | View Report | Organizations recognize arts & crafts as valuable economic generators in PA |
| 9/23/21 | View Report | State and local pensions offer mixed results but new efforts improve position |
| 10/8/21 | View Report | Philly Fed researches inclusive recovery for workers |
| 10/14/21 | View Report | New report highlights Pennsylvania’s innovation economy |
| 10/21/21 | View Report | Pandemic highlights health challenges related to obesity |
| 10/28/21 | View Report | Geography contributes to inequities by school district across PA |
| 11/4/21 | View Report | Philadelphia ‘villages’ allow seniors to age in place |
| 11/10/21 | View Report | Commonwealth establishes helpline for families seeking food reimbursements |
| 11/17/21 | View Report | PA supports affordable housing to the tune of $10 million |
| 11/22/21 | View Report | Pennsylvania legislature poised to eliminate community bail funds |
| 12/1/21 | View Report | Allentown plans to bridge the digital divide |
| 12/8/21 | View Report | Pittsburgh offers new and affordable housing in blighted neighborhood |
| 12/15/21 | View Report | Water utility partners with school to develop green storm water infrastructure |
| 1/5/22 | View Report | Research recommends support for sustainable Black homeownership |
| 1/12/22 | View Report | WV provides real time insight into births of PA residents |
| 1/19/22 | View Report | Exposure to air pollution linked to increased mental health issues |
| 1/26/22 | View Report | Pittsburgh embeds behavioral health into emergency response |
| 2/2/22 | View Report | Chambersburg council repeals LGTBQ+ discrimination protections |
| 2/9/22 | View Report | PA among seven states without telehealth legislation |
| 2/18/22 | View Report | Philadelphia’s Common Table project aims to ignite food entrepreneurs |
| 2/23/22 | View Report | Pittsburgh implements plan to reduce pollution from city lights |
| 3/2/22 | View Report | PA ranks 24th for legal protections of the LGBTQ community |
| 3/9/22 | View Report | PA among 21 states investigating use of cryptocurrency |
| 3/16/22 | View Report | PA considers statewide needle exchange |
Research Analyst in 2022.
Andrew Chew joined The Institute team in 2013 as Research & Policy Analyst. In 2016, Chew was named Senior Research & Policy Analyst.
Sarah, a former Institute intern, joined The Institute in April 2021
Dr. Jolene Carey-Pace was appointed as a Research Analyst at The Institute in 2021. As a research analyst, Jolene carries out research/development activities, analyzes data, and interprets results. Jolene also contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects and perform complex data collection and study methods. Jolene is experienced in quantitative and qualitative research, specializing in implementing, conducting, and analyzing interviews and focus groups.
Jill Avery-Stoss joined The Institute in June 2018 to fill the newly-created role of Research, Data, Intern & Administrative Coordinator. She assists with the collection and management of data for purposes of ethical and efficient analysis. She visits partner campuses to market The Institute’s internship opportunities, and participates in event-planning logistical activities as well.In 2021, Jill was promoted to Administrative Coordinator to reflect the diversity in her job description and the additional marketing and communication functions she successfully mastered in 2020.
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