What Do We Do With Violent Sexual Predators When They Leave Prison?
Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
Virginia’s methodology for assessing the risk posed by violent sexual predators when they leave prison is flawed, leaving it vulnerable to using out-of-date actuarial science and limiting input from qualified professionals.
Challenges to Growth of Virginia’s Bioeconomy
Southeast Agriculture & Forestry Energy Resources Alliance
In Virginia the “bioeconomy” of biopower, biofuels and bio-based consumer products is limited mainly to biomass burned in industrial boilers and to biodiesel.
Revitalizing Georgia’s Forestry Sector
Southeast Agriculture & Forestry Energy Resources Alliance
Georgia does wood like Iowa does corn. Trouble is, wood is dependent upon the housing sector, which is in the dumps. So the state is hoping to spark innovation and new markets by putting industry, academic and government player together.
Reforming Primary Care
National Academy for State Health Policy
As Obamacare is implemented nationally, states are wrestling with how to create new, integrated models of primary care. State budget cuts aren’t making the job any easier.
