The Pew Trusts

Nearly half of U.S. workers don’t have a way to save for retirement at work. Many small-business owners support a simple fix: state-facilitated programs that let workers save through their paycheck and no plan for employers to manage. pewtrsts.org/4mavl1R

Allowing more homes to be built is the best way for cities and states to bring down housing costs. Just look at @austintexasgov. After a series of regulatory reforms, housing supply skyrocketed while rents fell faster than in any other large U.S. city. pewtrsts.org/4sb1F61

Today's roads and highways cut through migration corridors that wildlife have used for generations, which can lead to accidents. Wildlife crossings—overpasses or underpasses for animals—can reconnect habitats and make roads safer for drivers and animals. pewtrsts.org/4tkL9kL

From strategic reserves to the bond market, policymakers increasingly eye digital currency options. Learn more from @pewtrusts here: buff.ly/1JZRvPe

As the U.S. dollar weakens, some states are building their cryptocurrency resumes with: 🪙 Bitcoin-backed municipal bonds. 🪙 Crypto reserves. 🪙 Their own "stablecoins"—digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar. pewtrsts.org/3PG8hvz

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. For many, it’s: 🏠 Stable housing 🏢 A job 🤝 Rebuilding relationships 👪 Regaining custody Measuring recovery helps states track progress toward a better quality of life. pewtrsts.org/4bOMtp5

“Despite the scale and urgency, biodiversity loss remains severely under-recognized,” says our Tim Nicol. The new Nature Media Centre in Australia is closing the gap between the need for conservation and the lack of urgency for it.📸Vince Russell/Unsplash pewtrsts.org/4bOeMno

"If you actually choose to move in partnership," @govwesmoore said at a recent event on bipartisanship, "there really is nothing that [elected leaders] won't be able to get done." Yes, including getting the trash picked up. Watch the full video: pewtrsts.org/4rjpf0R

ICYMI: Chile's announcement earlier this month established roughly 130,000 square miles of new marine protections to support habitat for: 🐋 Whales 🦭 Seals 🦞Lobsters 🐟 Swordfish 🐢 Turtles …And more. pewtrsts.org/4bxaxxJ 📸: Andy Mann, Kyle Roepke

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a part of daily life. But half of U.S. adults say its growing use makes them more concerned than excited—and that concern has risen since 2021, per @pewresearch. pewtrsts.org/4rYXXfI

The U.S. housing stock is the oldest it's been, and a home's age is the strongest predictor of fire death risk. One solution: Ease zoning to allow more modern apartments to be built—ones that firefighters like Erich Roden would feel safe living in. pewtrsts.org/4oUmG3J

Billion-dollar disasters are, on average, three times as common as they were 20 years ago and cost twice as much. So, as federal leaders consider reducing aid, some states face serious budget strain. pewtrsts.org/4byU9gj

State courts handle about 66 million cases a year. The No. 1 reason people miss court? They forgot. Research shows simple text reminders can reduce missed court dates by 20% to 40%. So why aren’t they standard? Find out on "After the Fact." pewtrsts.org/3NRQgtz

As the U.S. population ages, more family members are stepping in as caregivers—and lower-income adults with an aging parent, spouse, or partner are more likely to take on that role than higher-income peers. pewtrsts.org/4rV8Tek

A record share of Americans spends more than 30% of their income on rent. Meanwhile, homeownership is increasingly out of reach. Officials have many options to help—from modernizing dated, costly building codes to expanding manufactured housing access. pewtrsts.org/43McGAA

"If you actually choose to move in partnership … there really is nothing that you won't be able to get done and accomplish." —@GovWesMoore At Pew's America at 250 forum, three governors modeled bipartisan leadership. 🎧Listen now: pewtrsts.org/47jgTOT

With more than 160 broadband-related bills passed in 2025, states are showing promising momentum in efforts to close the digital divide. pewtrsts.org/4rYwBpU

States that could run for 100+ days using only their savings: • Wyoming • Alaska • Idaho • North Dakota • Kentucky • Arkansas ... and fewer than 20 days: • Delaware • Illinois • Washington • New Jersey Your state's data 👉 pewtrsts.org/4c562dS

Retirement is personal. In Philly, we asked older adults about leaving the workforce. For some, their work is their life. For others, health problems, caregiving responsibilities, or changes in the workplace made the decision for them. pewtrsts.org/4cVc2qy

How do Americans decide what counts as news? Largely by deciding if information is: ➡️ Factual (85% of U.S. adults) ➡️ Up to date (78%) ➡️ Important to society (72%) ➡️ Unbiased (68%) pewtrsts.org/4qzeQwS