White Papers

Former election officials Kathy Boockvar (D-PA) and Matt Crane (R-CO) discuss the challenges that have emerged over the past five years in the elections space — polarization accelerating into hostility; false narratives and propaganda sharpening every divide; and escalating attacks on the very bedrock of our electoral system.

APIs are all around us — from using PayPal to travel websites like Kayak — they help to enable secure and seamless communication and data sharing between various systems. With such varied use, two states have taken the initiative to integrate APIs into their state voter registration systems.

Examining just 46 drugs known to have significant PBM markups, we find that 13 states could save at least $100,000 to $29 million annually by shifting these drugs to fee-for-service payments — savings that come from reducing corporate markups, not from cutting benefits or pharmacy reimbursements.

President Trump announced plans for an executive order to require states to enact strict voter ID laws. Can he do that? This brief white paper explains why he cannot.

The idea of banning mail voting and meddling with voting equipment is the latest narrative to further sow distrust in our elections. Here we discuss what power the office of the president really has on mandating how elections are run.

Every year, millions of eligible voters cast ballots through voting machines. Though they are tightly controlled and closely monitored, misinformation continues to spread about their validity. Our team discusses here why we can in fact trust them.

Following recent attacks on mail voting, we outline how mail voting is safe, secure, and trusted for all eligible voters.

A number of states took different actions to ensure prioritization of hiring people in government job pools while tackling inefficiencies that led to curating quality talent. This report reflects recommendations from Responsive Gov while showcasing states leading the way in robust government hiring practices.