United States
U.S. Government Accountability Office performs audits and evaluations of programs and activities.
GAO Reports & Testimonies
U.S. Congressional Budget Office provides Congress nonpartisan analyses for economic and budget decisions
Publications
Cost Estimates
Congressional Research Service Reports CRS provides nonpartisan analytical research for Congress.
Congressional Research Services
Legislation, Regulations & Policy from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
California
California Research Bureau Reports provides nonpartisan research to the Governor and the Legislature
Studies in the News Weekly compilation of policy-related items
California Legislative Analyst's Office nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis
LAO Publications Database
Little Hoover Commission a bipartisan, independent body whose function is to promote efficiency, effectiveness and economy in state programs
Reports
California Senate Office of Research a bipartisan office of public-policy specialists which develops public policy initiatives for the California Senate.
American Public Health Association Policy & Analysis
Think Tanks and Policy Institutes
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Economic Success Clearinghouse (formerly Welfare Information Network) Resources about effective policies, programs and financing strategies that help low-income and working poor families.
Public Policy Institute of California A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to independent, objective, nonpartisan research on California's economic, social, and political issues.
National Conference of State Legislatures A bipartisan organization serving the lawmakers of the 50 states
State Policy & Legislation from The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems
CQ Researcher Comprehensive, unbiased reports and analysis of social and political issues.
Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley:
American Public Policy: Academic & Research Sites
California Public Policy: California Ballot Measure Guides
Project Vote Smart's Ballot Measures
Links to interest groups and other web sites on a number of public policy issue areas.