A 501(c)(3) Policy Institute · Est. MMXXVI
The State Policy Lab
Pillar 01
A society truly grows great when its elders plant trees whose shade they will never sit under. — Greek Proverb
It all starts and ends with Education. Education is one of the primary responsibilities of the states under the 10th Amendment.
This power should be used to sow seeds of success — enacting public education policy that prepares all of our youth to help build and inherit the world of tomorrow.
Pillar 02
People are tired of government picking winners and losers.
Instead, the role of government is to ensure every American has a truly fair chance to play the game.
Public policy should ensure a level playing field, and should reward the American values of hard work and merit — rather than perpetuating the existing divide of the "haves" and the "have-nots."
Pillar 03
A safe, stable community environment is the bedrock of our society.
Citizens have an inherent right to build safe, healthy communities, and we should structure policies to provide communities with meaningful tools that provide for public safety, health services, and community revitalization.
Citizens also have the right to shape their communities by exercising their right to vote.
The Policy Lab Approach
A disciplined three-step process that moves ideas from research to real impact in state legislatures.
National and international surveys of public policy uncover meaningful proposals that address our core focus areas.
State-specific study groups tailor each policy to meet the individual needs of that state's populace.
Policy is deployed through a network of dedicated public servants and community leaders.