Roundtable: Evidence-Based Policy Making and the Role of Regular Oversight in Legislative Hearings

Session Submission Type: Roundtable

Brief Overview

This roundtable will feature legislators & experts highlighting how states use evidence-based policy-making and oversight to improve results and accountability, with practical tools like budget templates, performance reports & research opportunities.

Section

• 18. State & Intergovernmental Politics

Chair

• Jesse M. Crosson, Purdue University

Participants

• Lou DiPalma, Rhode Island Senate

• Elgie Sims, Independent Researcher

• Patrick Carter, Results for America

• Benjamin Eikey, Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy