In states large and small, our research continues to be actively used by a diverse group of public officials and stakeholders, resulting in better, more informed decision making. Of the many impact examples over the past three months, one stands out.
In May, WCRI’s Ramona Tanabe was invited to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Workforce Protections at a hearing on the opioid epidemic's implications for the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. During the hearing, Ms. Tanabe fielded many questions while summarizing findings from WCRI’s opioid research.