• Serve as an independent and impartial information source in state public policy debates.
• Produce studies in an understandable format.
• Make public policy research and information readily available, including use of an informative website.
• Take a comprehensive approach to the study of key public policy issues, recognizing such issues are often interrelated.
• Seek out a wide-range of perspectives and present the most up-to-date, well-rounded research.
• Develop new information where none exists and build upon the existing available knowledge.
• Provide, upon request, experienced speakers with expertise in specific public policy areas.

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