This November, a crucial ballot question could boost funding for Minnesota schools by raising the Permanent School Fund payout from 2.5% to 4.5%, potentially bringing an additional $24,000 to West Central Area Schools!

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Council member Mink's proposed Bill 29-26 could reshape hiring practices in Montgomery County, aiming to restore community trust but raising concerns about its broad implications on employment.

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Pennsylvania's House Bill 25 96 gives utility customers unprecedented control over their credit reporting—opting in or out of having their timely payments shared with agencies!

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New Jersey's Senate Transportation Committee just passed a suite of "common sense" bills aimed at enhancing public transit access, supporting veterans, and ensuring better airport accommodations!

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Should AI be regulated like nuclear power? In the LA Times, GPS Prof. David Victor explores oversight models shaping global AI policy. 📖 Read more: https://ow.ly/kVYn50ZTiCZ
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A significant shift in procedural responsibility is on the horizon as the committee recommends a new appeals rule, splitting duties between the State Board of Education and the Commission.

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Rebuild America | Day 62/90

Campaign Finance Enforcement (France)

France bans all corporate/organizational political contributions, imposes low individual donation limits, sets campaign spending caps enforced by an independent audit commission.

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Alderman Spotlight: James Gardiner, 45th Ward

A data-driven profile of Ald. James Gardiner (45th Ward): legislation, attendance, campaign finance, streets policy, and a documented ethics record.

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New in EPA! This paper by A. Zancajo & C. Fontdevila adopts a micro-level approach to policy design to examine how Public subsidies for private schools (PSPSs) are calibrated. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

Yep … meet #Canada’s newest reincarnation of #ErnstZundle & a gaggle of #ConservativeParty sympathizers & #PublicPolicy re creationers cuz there’s NOT a law they won’t change to accommodate an #Oligarch #PierrePoillievre #DougFord #DanielSmith #BigMistakeCarney🤓
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🇺🇸 APAICS Congressional Fellowship 2027–28

Gain 12 months of hands-on U.S. policy and legislative experience in Washington, D.C.

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A proposed termination of a 2017 development agreement could pave the way for a new affordable housing project in Sarasota, featuring 48 rental units with 25 set aside for low-income families.

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