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America Forward Applauds Introduction of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act

November 2, 2017

Members of the America Forward Coalition issued the following statement on the introduction of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on Thursday, November 2, 2017: "Members of the America Forward Coalition applaud the introduction in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate of H.R. 4174/ S. 2046, the Foundations for

America Forward Applauds The Release Of The Commission On Evidence-Based Policymaking’s Final Report

September 7, 2017

Members of the America Forward Coalition issued the following statement on the release of the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking’s final report on Thursday, September 7, 2017: “Members of the America Forward Coalition applaud the release of the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking’s final report and recommendations, “The Promise of Evidence-Based Policymaking.” This bipartisan, cross-sector Commission was created through an equally bipartisan legislative

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STATE OF PLAY: PAY FOR SUCCESS AND EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY

May 2, 2016

The following post was written by Nicole Truhe, America Forward's Director of Government Affairs. America Forward held its latest Pay for Success and Evidence-Based Policy Network call last week to discuss the current “State of Play” in Pay for Success and evidence-based policy and practice. This post reflects the major updates provided and additional resources needed to access more detail

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AMERICA FORWARD: STATE OF PLAY OF PAY FOR SUCCESS AND EVIDENCE POLICY

November 16, 2015

Since Congress returned in September from their recess, there has been much activity particularly as it relates to the budget and securing long-term funding for agencies and programs across government. Since there is so much in process with the possibility for resolution being reached in many areas in the coming weeks, America Forward has provided a synthesis of the major

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AMERICA FORWARD: STATE OF PLAY ON PAY FOR SUCCESS AND EVIDENCE POLICY

August 12, 2015

America Forward recently hosted its second Pay for Success and Evidence network call that brought together over 50 organizations and thought leaders interested in Pay for Success and Evidence-Based Policy. The purpose of the call was to provide an update on current federal legislative activity and to discuss prospects during this Congressional session for additional federal support. Over the last

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America Forward Builds Momentum for Education, Pay for Success

April 20, 2015

It has been a busy couple of weeks for New Profit's policy arm, America Forward, which advocates for innovative public policy that leads to better outcomes and more efficient use of resources. Above photo: Youth workers from Roca, a New Profit grantee dedicated to reducing recidivism, speak with a young program participant. Last week, America Forward was deeply engaged as the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor

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