As we near the end of the year, BPC experts provide more post-election analysis, including perspectives on a national artificial intelligence strategy, COVID relief bill, and President elect Joe Biden's climate change strategy.

The reasons for supporting a federal paid leave program during a public health crisis have grown stronger given the rise in COVID-19 cases, unequal labor market fallout, and new research on the role of paid leave during the pandemic. BPC's Adrienne Schweer and Abby McCloskey highlight the need for paid leave to be included in the next COVID relief package.

In reaction to the changing demographic makeup of communities across the United States, nativist concerns over immigration have grown stronger, making the need for a more comprehensive integration policy more apparent. BPC Research Analyst Rachel Iacono and Cristobal Ramón compare the immigration integration policies of European countries and provide their recommendations for U.S. immigration reform.

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have placed unprecedented strain on public higher education. BPC's Mariette Aborn and Kenneth Megan look into the financial impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions and explain why Congress needs to provide further support for higher education in a forthcoming COVID relief package.

This past week, we had our BPC Solutions Summit series with national, state and local leaders discussing an agenda for bipartisan action in the new Congress.

See the topics, speakers, and view the videos here.

Tuesday, December 15 | 11:00 am ET - 5:00 pm ET
Register here.

Wednesday, December 16 | 2:00 pm ET - 3:00 pm ET
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Thursday, December 17 | 12:00 pm ET - 1:00 pm ET
Register here.