New research examines whether GOP or Democratic victories in close US gubernatorial elections result in more housing being permitted. The finding: No: No effect in either direction.

Gubernatorial partisanship and housing outcomes: evidence from close elections - Public Choice

This paper studies the impact of gubernatorial partisanship on housing outcomes, particularly housing permits, using a regression discontinuity design based on close U.S. gubernatorial elections. We f...

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At #JSM2026? Join the panel I'm moderating on the HHS Open Data Plan and the future of federal health data. We'll discuss FAIR data, privacy, governance, and responsible stewardship. 📅 Aug. 5 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 CC-238B #OpenData #DataGovernance #HealthData

How can zoning reforms boost local housing supply? New Urban research examines NYC (Gowanus) & Philly (Fishtown)—two areas where upzoning drove major growth—highlighting lessons for tackling affordability. #Housing #Zoning #Affordability

What Made Zoning Reforms in Philadelphia and New York City Impactful?

New York City and Philadelphia illustrate how zoning reforms that are strategically designed and applied in areas with strong housing markets can encourage h…

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When we started working on Positron, we began by asking "what did we always want to do in RStudio, but couldn't"? Years of community upvotes on RStudio's issue tracker helped us form that wishlist. Here's how some big ideas made their way to Positron: opensource.posit.co/blog/2026-06...

RStudio's Top Feature Requests ... In Positron

Many of the most upvoted RStudio feature requests are already implemented in Positron, and we explore ten of them.

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Cool, so NSF is now going to be used to essentially launder money to tech bros because universities are just too cumbersome and disciplinary oversight and regulations and accountability are all just too stifling for innovation. $1.5B for “X-Labs.”

NSF X-Labs

NSF's mission is to advance the progress of science, a mission accomplished by funding proposals for research and education made by scientists, engineers, and educators from across the country.

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ICYMI, the recording is now live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngi-...

Demystifying Data Privacy (Part 2): Understanding the Privacy Act of 1974

YouTube video by Association of Public Data Users (APDU)

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There's still time to register for the next training in our Demystifying Data Privacy series. This time it's Understanding the Privacy Act of 1974 (Registration is already high, but we will make room for YOU!) us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📢 New blog from the @apduorg.bsky.social! Leadership is key to turning state administrative data into better policy and stronger public services. Aaron R. Williams and I make the case. 🔗 apdu.org/2026/02/maxi... #PublicData #DataGovernance

Dr. Ginexi's latest blog states, "Constraint is not the same as consent." My colleagues and I move things. Maybe we move differently from before. Maybe we communicate differently. Please consider our safety. Keep talking with us. #NIHStrong #FEDstrong

What NIH Staff Can’t Tell You—And Why That Matters

The people who understand most clearly what is being lost at the NIH are also the people least able to say so.

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Two great days in Phoenix for #AAASmtg 🌵 Loved reconnecting with colleagues, exploring the expo, and officially joining AAAS. Our panel on data governance & privacy sparked thoughtful, nuanced questions — exactly the kind of conversation we need right now. #DataGovernance #DataPrivacy #WomenInSTEM

Sign the letter to protect #OPRE at #ACF. Thanks, @nickhartphd.bsky.social , @clairemkbowen.bsky.social , and @csmarcum.bsky.social . #defendresearch #defenddata #BethesdaDeclaration #HHSstrong

New guest post from @clairemkbowen.bsky.social and Aaron R. Williams. Always the best analogies! www.datarescueproject.org/driving-whil...

Driving While Looking Through a Shattered Rearview Mirror

Today, we have the third post in the series from Claire McKay Bowen and Aaron R. Williams. Check out their first blog post on the uses of public data from reducing lead exposure in consumer products t...

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@bradytwest.bsky.social @drjasonbrinkley.bsky.social @asa-scipol.bsky.social @aapor.bsky.social @clairemkbowen.bsky.social @csmarcum.bsky.social @nickhartphd.bsky.social Lots of our #srms colleagues got RIFd last week. I wrote to get them reinstated. #statssky #CDC #defenddata

Write to Congress: CDC Employees must be Reinstated

**Please write now to your Senators and Representative demanding that ALL CDC employees be reinstated as part of any agreement to reopen the government.** Late on Friday, October 10, the Trump Admin...

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🥚 Federal data is the forgotten egg in the cake we all rely on. It shapes so much of our everyday life—yet most people don’t realize it. We dig into why this invisible infrastructure matters—and what happens if we lose it. Because without the eggs, there’s no cake. 🎂 #FederalData #PublicGood

Guest Post: The Forgotten Egg: The Importance of Public Federal Data in the United States

The Federal Statistical System impacts everyone in the US (and many globally) whether they realize it or not.

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Data Rescue Project #DataRescue@datarescueproject.org · 12mo ago

Today we have a guest post with a cracking analogy 🥚🎂 on why the Federal Statistical System and public federal data matter so much! Thanks to @clairemkbowen.bsky.social and Aaron R. Williams for writing such a fun piece.

🚨 Federal data pullbacks are reshaping policymaking. As public datasets vanish or change, blending public + private data is key—but it raises privacy risks. New @urbaninstitute.bsky.social blog shares a 6-step framework for responsible blending. www.urban.org/urban-wire/u...

In an Uncertain Federal Data Landscape, Blending Public and Private Data Offers Many Benefits—But Requires Mitigating Risks

Ensuring the long-term resilience and trustworthiness of public data is no longer optional; it’s essential.

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I am attending @asa-scipol.bsky.social's panel on #federaldata at #JSM2025. You should, too. 👏Steve and @clairemkbowen.bsky.social. Assessing the Health of the Federal Statistical Agencies, Sunday August 3, 4 PM CT, CC-104C. #statssky #defenddata #defendresearch

Hey, @sherrirose.bsky.social , we're getting to #JSM2025. Will you re-share the #hpss Starter Pack? Tag us, follow us, and come to our panels. I hope to see some of you in-person. We know these are rough times to travel for science. #defendresearch #defenddata #statssky #AIsky #MLsky

2025 Joint Statistical Meetings - Statistics, Data Science, and AI Enriching Society

The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) is the largest gathering of statisticians held in North America. Attended by more than 5,000 people, meeting activities include oral presentations, panel sessions,...

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Join the effort to rescue #USAID data! #RDAP, @icpsr.bsky.social, and @datafirst.bsky.social are hosting a hackathon next week. Register at

Rescuing USAID Data

We are excited about the upcoming RDAP Hackathon! This time they are partnering with DataFirst and ICPSR to rescue data that was previously publicly-available on the USAID's knowledge platform. Date:…

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A rough but necessary read. Thank you, Peggy, for all you've done. hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

Suddenly sacked

Former education stats chief describes her final days under DOGE

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Loved being at the 2025 ICPSR Biennial Meeting as a council member. Great convos, thoughtful sessions, and a quick break for local ice cream. Grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead. #ICPSR #DataForGood

I'm once again getting lots of questions about whether we should trust the economic data coming out of this administration. My answer remains the same: Yes, but budget cuts (and other factors) are threatening to erode reliability over the longer term. #NumbersDay www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/b...

Can We Trust a Jobs Report From the Trump Administration? Yes, With Caveats.

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We are also super cool...I know...I might be using the word wrong, but you really should check us out and join!

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Did you know you can join APDU for FREE this year? Details in 🧵

We provide a voice for Public Data! It's a great cause to support!

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If you or your organization would be interested in supporting APDU's ongoing work to protect public data, please consider becoming a sponsor: apdu.org/wp-content/u...

📣 Early bird pricing for posit::conf(2025) ends TODAY! Save $150 on your registration before prices increase. 📅 September 16-18 | Atlanta Register now ➡ posit.co/conference/ #positconf2025 #DataScience #Conference #RStats #Python

🚨 There’s a lot of horrific news out of Washington right now—but you might have missed this: Senate Republicans just introduced a plan to sell off 120 million acres of our public lands. Let me break down what’s in the bill and why it’s a full-scale land grab. 🧵

Don't miss the 2025 ASA Biopharm Workshop Sept 24–26 in Rockville, MD—connect with 1,000+ stats pros from FDA, industry, & academia. Dive into cutting-edge sessions, short courses, & networking. Registration open!

2025 ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Regulatory-Industry Statistics Workshop

The ASA Biopharmaceutical Section Regulatory-Industry Statistics Workshop is sponsored by the ASA Biopharmaceutical Section in cooperation with the FDA Statistical Association.

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The board of the Fulbright program appears to have entirely resigned, accusing the State Department of illegally canceling scholarships "based mainly on research topics": www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...

Fulbright Board Quits, Accusing Trump Administration of Political Interference

The board of the prestigious program told the State Department it had no right to cancel scholarships for nearly 200 American professors and researchers.

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We just added a new library guide to our resources page! This one from @unclibrary.bsky.social ! guides.lib.unc.edu/federal-info... Do you have a library guide? Let us know if so! www.datarescueproject.org/resources/#l...

A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The states with tougher rules did not see a rise in gun deaths among children and teens.

Guns are the leading cause of death of kids and teens, and state laws matter

A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The states with tougher rules did not see a rise in gun deaths among children and teens.

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Do you care about public data? Join us on July 22 to connect with colleagues, learn the latest, and strategize for the future. (Link to more details and registration in comments.) #data #datascience #statistics #econsky #demography #socialscience