BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In 2020, the great majority (85%) of Indiana local government officials (LGOs) reported positive working relationships with local Indiana nonprofits, and almost half (47%) said these relationships were very positive, new research finds. These findings and more are the subject of a new report on Indiana Local Government Officials and Working Relationships… Read more »
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New AEI-Brookings consensus report co-authored by O’Neill professor Kosali Simon urges Congress to rebalance federal spending toward children
WASHINGTON, DC – A new bipartisan consensus report on the challenges and opportunities facing children in America, “Rebalancing: Children First,” was released today by the AEI-Brookings Working Group on Childhood in the United States. This report was more than three years in the making. It lays out actionable, budget-neutral policies for a wide range of… Read more »
Indiana local government officials rely on nonprofits for emergency responses, but consider them less prepared for major disasters than other essential institutions, new research finds
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.— More than three-quarters of Indiana’s local government officials (LGOs) report that their local government relies on nonprofits, at least in part, in responding to emergencies, such as meeting the immediate or long-term needs of residents, coordinating volunteers, raising philanthropic support, or participating in emergency response teams. However, LGOs rank local nonprofits—as well as… Read more »
O’Neill School professor Kosali Simon elected to National Academy of Medicine
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs professor Kosali Simon has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, the organization announced today. Simon, a Herman B Wells Endowed Professor at IU Bloomington and associate vice provost for health sciences, is one of 100 newly elected members. Simon was chosen for her… Read more »
Education employment grows statewide; concerns remain over salary, retention issues
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Employment in Indiana’s education industry grew nearly 30 percent over the past two decades, but increased competition in wages and shortages in staffing have created a challenging environment, especially for public institutions, that is expected to continue. That’s according to a new report from the Indiana Nonprofits Project, which analyzed data from… Read more »
Indiana Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Nonprofits face challenges over 25-year period, worsened by COVID-19 pandemic
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The nonprofit arts, entertainment, and recreation (AER) industry is relatively small in Indiana, employing fewer than 7,000 workers in 2019, but it plays an important role in producing arts, culture and recreation services that enrich people’s lives. Whether serving niche markets or larger groups, these organizations make it possible for Hoosiers to… Read more »
Healthcare workforce usually remains steady during economic turmoil, according to new study from Indiana University
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the economy and the healthcare workforce remain in the spotlight. A new study examining the historic relationship between local economic conditions and healthcare employment during past recessions found the healthcare sector is particularly stable with respect to economic turmoil. In fact, when counties experience more severe… Read more »
New study on homelessness in Greene County finds lack of resources to address issue
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – People who experience homelessness in rural areas are often unseen, sleeping in wooded areas, abandoned buildings or other substandard accommodations. This “rural homelessness” is an issue in Greene County, Indiana, where a new study looked at the number of those affected and suggestions to address the issue. In a new report, Indiana… Read more »
New study finds recreational marijuana liberalization policies increase maternal hospitalizations involving marijuana but have limited impact on newborn health
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – A new study on state recreational marijuana liberalization found increases in maternal hospitalizations involving marijuana but limited impact on newborn health. The study is led by Angelica Meinhofer, Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, with coauthors from University of North Carolina Wilmington, RTI International, and from Indiana University O’Neill School of Public… Read more »
Public parks management nationwide are not proactive about climate change, new research shows
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Parks, nature preserves and other green spaces are an integral part of the landscape of any urban area. These green spaces promote health and quality of life; they are also essential in counteracting continued climate change. Until now, the extent of planning by the management of parks and recreation departments (PRDs) to… Read more »