Public Health Research at the UWM Libraries
A guide to research sources at UWM for Public Health.
- Getting Started
- Health Statistics and Data
- Finding Government and Public Policy Information
- Citation Styles
Think Tanks
Think Tanks - institutions that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity. They may be affiliated with schools, other governments, foundations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and foundations. Some may have specific partisan, policy, or political motivations.
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Think Tank Search (Harvard Kennedy School)Both a directory of U.S. and international think tanks, as well as a custom Google search of more than 250 think tank websites
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Open Think Tank DirectoryA global collection of 2700 think tanks and related organisations.
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TransparifyProvides global ratings of the financial transparency of major think tanks.
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On Think Tanks (blog)This blog focuses on key internal and external issues of relevance and interest to think tanks as well as their staff and supporters.
Lobbying
Lobbying - involves an effort to sway government action by communicating on behalf of an organized interest group.
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OpenSecretsNonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, OpenSecrets is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.
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WI LobbyingThe Wisconsin Ethics Commission's lobbying website.
Law, Legislation and Case Law (Primary Source)
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ProQuest CongressionalProQuest Congressional provides access to historical and current Congressional information and publications on all aspects of legislation dealing with life and public policy. Topics include scientific undertakings, historical events, social welfare, economic conditions, communication policies, and an endless array of other subjects.
The database indexes and provides full-text for Congressional Committee Prints, House and Senate Documents and Reports (Congressional Serial Set), Hearings, and Legislative Histories. It also provides member and committee information and political news, as well as access to the Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register, and the Congressional Record (1985-present).
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HeinOnline
Offers extensive access to legal and government materials. Includes Federal Register, U.S. Statutes at Large, U.S. Reports, state session laws, and more. Explore HeinOnline Subject Guides
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State Laws (FindLaw.com)FindLaw's State Law collection includes summaries of state laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of each state's official online statutes.
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Municipal Codes OnlineOrdinances and minutes for each state
Policy & Documents
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Health (National Conference of State Legislatures)Regularly updated; law & legislation relating to health topics at the state level.
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State Health Facts (Kaiser Family Foundation)Regularly updated; health data for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the United States, counties, territories, and other geographies. State Health Facts is comprised of more than 800 health indicators and provides users with the ability to map, rank, trend, and download data.
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State & Local Public Health: An Overview of Regulatory AuthorityFrom the Public Health Law Center, William Mitchell College of Law.
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Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesUse the A-Z toolbar to jump to a specific topic, or a category such as "Data & Statistics".
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State Health Plan for WisconsinWisconsin Statutes section 250.07(1)(a) requires the Department of Health Services to produce a public health agenda (a state health plan) for the people of Wisconsin at least every 10 years. "Healthiest Wisconsin 2010", "Healthiest Wisconsin 2020: Everyone Living Better, Longer", and "Healthiest Wisconsin 2010: A Partnership Plan to Improve the Health of the Public" are available online.
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Wisconsin Public Health CouncilPurpose: To advise on progress in implementing the state’s 10-year public health plan and coordination of responses to public health emergencies.
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Wisconsin Minority Populations and Health ReportsStatistical reports on the health of minority populations in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Food Safety Consumer Information (DATCP)Provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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WI LobbyingThe Wisconsin Ethics Commission's lobbying website.
Federal Government Policy Information
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Congressional Research Service (CRS) ReportsCRS research divisions: American Law; Domestic Social Policy; Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade; Government and Finance; Knowledge Services; and Resources, Science and Industry.
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Congressional Budget Office (CBO)CBO is strictly nonpartisan; conducts objective, impartial analysis; and hires its employees solely on the basis of professional competence without regard to political affiliation. CBO does not make policy recommendations, and each report and cost estimate summarizes the methodology underlying the analysis.
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Current Bills in US CongressFrom the official Congress website, maintained by the Library of Congress (LOC), you can search and browse for currently active legislation in both chambers of the US congress.
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Congressional Record (LOC)This Congressional Record available through the Library of Congress' (LOC) website for the US congress provides a browseable and searchable record for legislation and bills from congress.
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Government Accountability Office (GAO)GAO, often called the "congressional watchdog,” is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress. GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress and federal agencies with objective, non-partisan, fact-based information to help the government save money and work more efficiently.
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The Office of the PresidentThe White House website is the official policy and priority location for the US President.
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U.S. Department of CommerceOfficial website for the Department of commerce, a cabinet of the executive government.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOfficial website for the executive cabinet, Health and Human Services.
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U.S. Department of AgricultureOfficial Website of the US Department of Agriculture, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of JusticeOfficial Website of the US Department of Justice, a cabinet of the executive branch.
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U.S. Department of EducationOfficial website of the United States Department of Education, a cabinet of the Executive Branch.
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U.S. Department of EnergyOfficial website of the United States department of Energy, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyOfficial website for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityOfficial website for the United States department of Homeland Security, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentOfficial website for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of InteriorOfficial Website for the United States Department of the Interior, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of LaborOfficial website for the United States department of Labor, a cabinet of the Executive Branch.
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationOfficial website for the United States Small Business Administration, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. State DepartmentOfficial website for the United States department of State, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of TransportationOfficial website of the United States department of Transportation, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of TreasuryOfficial website of the United States department of Treasury, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Trade RepresentativeOfficial website of the United States Trade Representative, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsOfficial website of the United States department of Veterans Affairs, a cabinet of the Executive branch.
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U.S. Supreme CourtOfficial Website of the United States Supreme Court, where you can find opinions, documents, and dockets.
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U.S. Federal CourtsOfficial website for the United States court system where you can find records, statistics and reports, and rules and policies pertaining to the Federal Court system.
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U.S. Federal Judicial CenterThe Federal Judicial Center is the research and education agency of the judicial branch of the U.S. government.
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United States Sentencing CommissionThe U.S. Sentencing Commission, a bipartisan, independent agency located in the judicial branch of government, exists to reduce sentencing disparities and promote transparency and proportionality in sentencing. The Commission collects, analyzes, and distributes a broad array of information on federal sentencing practices. The Commission also continuously establishes and amends sentencing guidelines for the judicial branch and assists the other branches in developing effective and efficient crime policy.
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