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Baker Briefing: Translating Texas’ Health Care Spending Into Better Outcomes
Texas spends nearly $50 billion a year on health care yet lags far behind other states on key health outcomes. Elena M. Marks and Charles W. Mathias share how recent investments in health-impacting, non-medical services present an opportunity for Texas to get more value for the money.
Elena M. Marks, Charles W. Mathias, David M. Satterfield October 14, 2024
 The destruction of the buildings damaged in the Kahramanmaras earthquake continues on June 27, 2023 in Hatay, Turkey. On February 6, 2023, earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 7.6 occurred in 11 provinces of Turkey.
Lessons from the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake
Turkey lies in a seismically active zone but lacks the rigorous regulation of construction safety standards needed to improve earthquake resistance. In a new Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East brief, nonresident fellow A.Kadir Yildirim explains the relationship between the government and construction industry and what is needed to improve Turkey’s earthquake preparedness.
A.Kadir Yildirim October 10, 2024
 A crew of construction workers atop wooden structures, building a multistory apartment complex in East Mesa, Arizona.
Boost US Construction Workforce by Employing More Immigrant Labor
Despite being one of the largest and most dynamic sectors of the U.S. economy, the construction industry faces a severe labor shortage due to an aging workforce, lower birth rates, and reduced immigration. This new report from the Center for the U.S and Mexico offers recommendations to address the industry’s needs, including authorizing more migrant workers through limited-term visas and promoting construction skills and careers to young people.
Tony Payan, José Iván Rodríguez-Sánchez, Minerva Bonilla October 10, 2024
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Texas Needs Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care and Education
Reproductive health care, which encompasses preventative screenings, family planning, and contraceptive access, is becoming increasingly inaccessible in Texas due to restrictive abortion policies. A new brief by nonresident fellow McClain Sampson and coauthor Priscilla Kennedy examines how these policies exacerbate health disparities across the state and suggests ways to make comprehensive reproductive care more accessible to Texans.
McClain Sampson, Priscilla P. Kennedy October 4, 2024
People voting election poll
Restore Confidence in Democracy: Guiding Principles for Election Administration
As foreign interference and the prevalence of disinformation test our democratic processes, election administrators must work across the aisle to demonstrate a shared commitment to healthy election systems at all levels of government. This brief provides a framework for effective bipartisan policies that balance the linchpins required equitable access and integrity of the results.
October 2, 2024