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Published · February 22, 2026

SNAP in Transition: How New Federal Rules Could Reshape Food Assistance Across the U.S.

Studio brief By Bhairavi J

Federal proposals would shift SNAP cost burdens to states, tying benefit funding to payment error rates amid shutdown-era volatility.

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Published · January 30, 2026

When Insurance Expands but Mortality Rises in North Carolina

Data story By Neil Sharma, Donovan Gaul, Natalie Perez, and Savanna Ray

County trends show diabetes-related deaths continued to rise after ACA rollout, with modest relative gains for working-age adults and stronger protection where primary care is deeper.

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Published · January 28, 2026

What Really Helps Youth Leaving Foster Care?

Data story By Erica James, Catherine Kunz, Kierra Wright, Chase Pierce

NYTD data show most transition services have minimal impact by age 19, while budgeting and financial skills training delivers the clearest employment gains.

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Published · August 14, 2025

Tracking the Shingles Shot Surge

Data story By Poli Plot Studio

State and county trends reveal where adults 50+ are falling behind on shingles vaccination coverage—and the rapid-response interventions that close the gap.

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Published · October 22, 2025

Q-Methodology

Toolkit By Tristen Best

A step-by-step guide to designing Q studies, running by-person factor analysis, and translating shared viewpoints into actionable narratives.

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In build · October 2025

Energy Resilience Projects in North Carolina

Studio brief Led by Tristen Best

We’re mapping how NC is entering the new era of energy demand. Expect policy updates, funding pathways, and state initiatives.

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