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Transform data into insights. Mapping application, analytics, and data licensing for non-GIS professionals, data-literate researchers, and everyone in between.
New data from the Urban Institute, now on PolicyMap, reveals how state-level protections and credit reporting reforms have helped reduce debt burdens — and why new federal guidance could reverse that progress.

See how local policies continue to shape medical debt nationwide:
Medical Debt in America: Policy, Health, and Financial Impacts
How Local Policies Are Making a Difference, and Why Federal Policy May Undo It All Millions of Americans are burdened with medical debt, often exacerbated by a lack of insurance...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
📣 Happening tomorrow! PolicyMap’s Chief Growth Officer, Joel Nadelman, joins the CALIFA Vendor Fair to show how libraries can use data to understand their communities, support grants, and guide programming.

If you’re a #CALIFA member, don’t miss it: https://www.califa.org/vendorfair
November 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Join us for a live demo of PolicyMap for Salesforce, a new app that brings neighborhood-level data and maps directly into your Salesforce environment.

Save your seat now and register for a session that works for you!
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
PolicyMap for Salesforce is Now Live! 🎉
Gain real location context about the communities you serve, right where you already work.

Enhance Salesforce records, leverage mapping & visualization, & generate insight-rich reports.

Learn more: www.policymap.com/salesforce?u... #Partnerforce #Salesforce
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As the federal government shutdown disrupts SNAP funding, millions of Americans face uncertainty about how they’ll afford groceries this month.

Explore how organizations can use PolicyMap to identify where benefit reductions may hit hardest, and guide a more targeted, data-driven response:
Mapping the Impact of SNAP Benefit Reductions During the Federal Shutdown
Use PolicyMap to identify where benefit reductions may hit hardest, and guide a more targeted, data-driven response. Read more.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Welcome to our newest subscriber, Texas Center for Local Food!
#AllMapsNeedLegends #DataDriven
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) from HUD have been updated to 2026 data and can be found under the Federal Guidelines > Housing and Urban Development menu.
November 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
PolicyMap is excited to join Charleston Hub for the 2025 Charleston Exhibitor Showcase!

Stop by booth #3 to explore the latest trends, technologies, e-resource management, and digital services in libraries. #DataInsights
October 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🚨Coming soon!

PolicyMap for Salesforce is an app that integrates reliable neighborhood-level demographic, housing, and health data directly into Salesforce, giving users location-based insights within their existing workflow.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/zLww50XkzrL
#SalesforcePartners #Partnerforce
October 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
New data from PolicyMap and Moody’s Analytics reveals how widespread Chicago’s housing shortage has become.

Learn where scarcity drives costs, where oversupply signals disinvestment, and where targeted policy interventions are most needed. #DataForGood #HousingGap
Analyzing Housing Supply and Affordability in Chicago Neighborhoods
Understanding shortages and home values at the census tract level transforms housing policy into targeted, effective interventions.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
PolicyMap is launching a Salesforce App!

Embed PolicyMap's neighborhood-level data directly into your Salesforce workflow to qualify leads and determine eligibility–without switching platforms.

Sign up for launch updates: www.policymap.com/salesforce/l...
#SalesforcePartners #Partnerforce
October 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Join us in-person for the Biz.ability workshop with PolicyMap.

Discover how easy access to maps, data, and analytics can help your organization make informed decisions, strengthen community impact, and craft winning grant proposals.

Save your spot now: roundrocktexas.libcal.com/event/15451397
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Fair Market Rent and Small Area Fair Market Rent data from HUD has been updated on PolicyMap to 2026 and can be found under the Housing > Rents and Rental Units > Fair Market Rents menu.
October 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
📚📈 See how libraries across the country are using data-driven mapping to empower residents, support small business creation, and strengthen community wealth: www.policymap.com/blog/librari...
Libraries That Mean Business: Helping Entrepreneurs Map Opportunity with PolicyMap
Libraries have always been engines of access and innovation. They’re also launchpads for entrepreneurs; connecting small business owners and local startups with the data and insights they need to grow...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We had an incredible time at 2025 NCQA Health Innovation Summit! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to explore PolicyMap's robust data and mapping capabilities. #NCQA2025 #DataInsights
October 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Planning on attending the 2025 NCQA Health Innovation Summit?

Stop by booth #518 to meet the PolicyMap team and learn how geospatial data can help address health disparities and improve care for vulnerable populations! #NCQA2025 #DataInsights
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
HUD's CDBG program activity point dataset has been updated to 2024 on PolicyMap.
October 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Planning on attending NCSHA's 2025 Annual Conference & Showplace?

Stop by booth #102 to learn how PolicyMap is used by city and county health officials across the country to make better, more informed data-driven decisions. #NCSHA2025
October 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Learn how PolicyMap’s Housing Shortage Data Tool pinpoints where housing is most needed and how it can guide smarter policy and investment decisions.

Watch the data walkthrough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tzJ...
Data Walkthrough: Housing Gap Estimates from Moody’s Analytics
YouTube video by PolicyMap
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October 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Welcome to our newest subscriber, NeighborWorks Community Partners of Western New York!
#AllMapsNeedLegends #DataDriven
October 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Kindred Futures has launched the Mapping Black Wealth Pathways tool — an interactive mapping tool powered by PolicyMap!

Explore the tool and see how economic opportunity, policy, and community conditions shape pathways to wealth building kindredfutures.org/announcement...
Interactive Tool: Mapping Pathways to Building Collective Black Wealth
Mapping Pathways to Building Collective Black Wealth By:  Miriam Van Dyke, PhD & Alex Camardelle, PhD   At Kindred Futures, we are focused on creating innovative community wealth-building solutions to...
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September 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Medically Underserved Areas (MUA) data from HRSA has been updated on PolicyMap to 2025 and can be found under the Health > Access to Medical Care > Medically Underserved Areas (MUA) menu.
September 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Welcome to our newest subscriber, City of Mountain View Public Library!
#AllMapsNeedLegends #DataDriven
September 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
LIHTC expirations threaten affordable rentals—especially in low-income areas where rentals are 80% of housing stock. PolicyMap data helps pinpoint where preservation is most urgent.

Learn more: www.policymap.com/blog/lihtc-h...
Preserving LIHTC Units: A Key Strategy in Addressing Housing Shortages
Explore the role of LIHTC in affordable housing and see how mapping tools identify risks to preservation in high-need neighborhoods.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
PolicyMap’s Chief Growth Officer, Joel Nadelman, recently joined COSLA for a video interview exploring how libraries can leverage data to expand their reach and impact.

Learn how PolicyMap’s tools strengthen connections with residents.

Watch now: www.policymap.com/blog/cosla-i...
COSLA Industry Insight with PolicyMap
PolicyMap’s Chief Growth Officer, Joel Nadelman, recently joined the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) for a video interview exploring how libraries can leverage data to expand their re...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM