#publicpolicy — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #publicpolicy, aggregated by home.social.
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It’s tacky to start playing the blame game before the dead are even counted. It is not too soon, however, to make a point that needs to be hammered home again and again, and that is that government policies have real consequences in people’s lives.
This is not “just politics” or blaming for political advantage. This is about the real consequences of what governments do and do not do. And about who winds up paying the price.Molly Ivins (1944–2007) American writer, political columnist [Mary Tyler Ivins]
Essay (2005-09-09), “Katrina and You,” Texas ObserverMore about this quote: wist.info/ivins-molly/86067/
#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #mollyivins #katrina #HurricaneKatrina #government #policy #politics #publicpolicy
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Oregon food pantries report rising need after SNAP cuts | News https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/11140/ #EconomyOfTheUnitedStates #FoodBank #LocalNews #NonstopLocal #Oregon #OregonDining #OregonFood #OregonGroceryStores #OregonRestaurants #PublicPolicy #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #UnitedStates #WashingtonNews
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Oregon food pantries report rising need after SNAP cuts | News https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/11140/ #EconomyOfTheUnitedStates #FoodBank #LocalNews #NonstopLocal #Oregon #OregonDining #OregonFood #OregonGroceryStores #OregonRestaurants #PublicPolicy #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #UnitedStates #WashingtonNews
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Oregon food pantries report rising need after SNAP cuts | News https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/11140/ #EconomyOfTheUnitedStates #FoodBank #LocalNews #NonstopLocal #Oregon #OregonDining #OregonFood #OregonGroceryStores #OregonRestaurants #PublicPolicy #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #UnitedStates #WashingtonNews
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Oregon food pantries report rising need after SNAP cuts | News https://www.diningandcooking.com/us/11140/ #EconomyOfTheUnitedStates #FoodBank #LocalNews #NonstopLocal #Oregon #OregonDining #OregonFood #OregonGroceryStores #OregonRestaurants #PublicPolicy #SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram #UnitedStates #WashingtonNews
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'consumers are using cleaner energy and bringing down their bills at a time when the cost of living is a constant concern...But such a massive, ungovernable influx of energy carries risks, too—the world’s power infrastructure was not designed for solar self-generation—and investment, pricing models, and even the security of supply could be affected as a result'
#renewables #solar #publicPolicy #greenEnergy
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/offensively-cheap-solar-power-is-looking-up/
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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RE: https://hcommons.social/@kfitz/117268980188009477
‘Any framing about what higher is or has been that misses the big public investment post-WW2 and then massive disinvestment starting in the 1980s which spirals into rising costs and student debt is disingenuous at best’
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The City of Raleigh Government Event Guide Wednesday December 10th Edition
Here’s your official DoRaleigh.com civic guide to what’s happening inside Raleigh government on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. These public meetings offer residents and stakeholders the chance to stay engaged, share feedback, learn about ongoing initiatives, and influence the future of our growing city.
Whether you’re interested in historic preservation, public health, or immigrant-focused policy, Wednesday’s agenda includes several opportunities to get involved.
📅 Raleigh Historic Development Commission
8:30 a.m. — Boards and Commissions
The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) is responsible for reviewing proposed changes within local historic districts and landmarks. This Wednesday morning meeting typically includes project reviews, design discussions, and policy updates that impact Raleigh’s architectural character and historic neighborhoods.
Why it matters: Raleigh’s history is preserved through intentional planning, community collaboration, and design standards. Residents, developers, and neighborhood associations regularly attend to understand how new developments or renovations align with historic preservation goals.
📅 Substance Use Advisory Commission Meeting
12:00 p.m. — Boards and Commissions
The Substance Use Advisory Commission addresses a wide range of topics related to addiction, recovery services, public health resources, and community education. Meetings often highlight ongoing city partnerships, support initiatives, grant allocation, and related public health strategies.
Why it matters: Substance use continues to affect families and communities across Raleigh. Staying informed on prevention, treatment, and awareness efforts helps strengthen support systems citywide.
📅 Hispanic & Immigrant Affairs Board Meeting
6:00 p.m. — Boards and Commissions
This board is focused on policies, access, cultural support, and community integration for Raleigh’s Hispanic and immigrant populations. Wednesday’s meeting provides updates, advocacy topics, outreach plans, and feedback opportunities from residents and service partners.
Why it matters: Raleigh is rapidly diversifying, and immigrant communities play a major role in business, education, culture, and workforce development. This board helps ensure equitable access and representation.
Why These Meetings Matter for Raleigh Residents
Raleigh’s boards and commissions are where real community decisions are made. They help shape:
✔ Zoning, development, and historic preservation
✔ Public health and safety initiatives
✔ Cultural access, immigrant inclusion, and community outreach
✔ Strategic planning and policy guidance for elected officials
These meetings are open to the public, and many offer both in-person and virtual attendance options. If you care about how Raleigh grows and serves residents, attending or following these updates is a smart way to stay informed and engaged.
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#cityGovernment #cityOfRaleighGovernmentEventGuide #communityEngagement #hispanicAndImmigrantAffairs #historicPreservation #immigrantAffairs #localInitiatives #publicHealth #publicMeetings #publicPolicy
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New article in #OpenAccess, soon published in #TGPPP journal 🧭
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5594632 via @ssrn
“#GenerativeAI & the #UrbanAI #Policy Challenges Ahead: Trustworthy for Whom?”Trustworthy #AI isn’t technical—it’s democratic, institutional, and civic.
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"The market economy will not grow in a socially desirable direction on its own. Rather—as my book The Entrepreneurial State stressed over 10 years ago—a dynamic, capable public sector with a decentralized network of public institutions across the innovation chain can shape the direction of growth toward more socially desirable outcomes. The public sector needs to develop competent and well-equipped national, regional, and local governments that can work together to deploy tools like outcomes-oriented procurement and strategic public investment. Unfortunately, the new government initiative so-called the Department of Government Efficiency appears to be a regurgitation of new public management theory—the idea that private-sector management practices should be applied to the delivery of public services, based on the assumption that the government’s attempts to make things better for people could actually make them worse. This contradicts what we need to do: invest in our public sector to develop the dynamic capabilities necessary to foster innovation-led sustainable and inclusive economic growth. And ultimately, this is not about the state doing everything itself—it is also about having the capacity required to work well with others, including private sector actors."
https://rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/mission-oriented-framework-for-economy/
#PublicInvestment #State #EntrepreneurialState #PublicAdministration #PublicPolicy
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The #BCGreenParty made the first big splash of the 2024 provincial #election campaign with a major commitment to expand #PublicTransit, including a promise of “free public transit, province-wide” that has been widely criticized as being too costly.
While shifting to #FreeTransit for everyone, everywhere could be fiscally and logistically challenging in the short run, BC needs bold solutions to address the congestion clogging up our cities, shrink our societal dependence on cars and improve affordability of #transportation.
Free transit would need to be combined with major transportation investments to bolster local #transit systems and interconnect them across the province, as recommended in our recent #ConnectingBC report. In that report we call for doubling the number of buses in BC within five years and tripling within 10 (both of which are echoed in the #GreenParty platform), in addition to new #rail and #ferry infrastructure and expansion of free transit.
https://www.policynote.ca/free-transit
#BCpoli #CDNpoli #BCElection2024 #BCVotes2024 #Election2024 #ElectionsBC #PublicPolicy #TheFutureIsGreen #Environmental #Infrastructure #FreeTransitForAll #PublicTransportation #BusTransport #BritishColumbia #VancouverIsland #BCGreens
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Comms & Media: It's All About Building Relationships 💪🏻
On #ZNLive, Irem Ates talks with Gökşen Çalışkan about her journey from a nomadic childhood to advocacy in Brussels.
She emphasizes digital media's role in shaping EU policy, AI's impact on journalism, and more. 🤖
➡️ Listen to the full episode: https://shorturl.at/NZuDK
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🧵UK Survey (sample size 2136): 58% support taxing sugary and salty products, and 53% support taxing #UltraProcessedFood.
#HealthTax revenue should support low-income families' health with increased fruit and vegetable consumption.
“Taxing unhealthy products prompts many companies to reformulate them in order to avoid paying the tax and thus benefits #PublicHealth."
Obesity costs the UK £98bn a year.
#UPF #FoodIndustry #HealthyDiet #PublicPolicy #policy #diet #obesity
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Are you interested in #Policy, #PublicPolicy, #science, #STEM, and their intersections? Consider joining the National Science Policy Network!
We're an association of civically engaged individuals and local chapters committed to strengthening the role of science in society. We'd love to welcome you into our network founded and led by early-career scientists and engineers.
Learn more about our community and join us: https://www.scipolnetwork.org/membership?utm_source=social2307&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=mastodon
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Are you interested in #Policy, #PublicPolicy, #science, #STEM, and their intersections? Consider joining the National Science Policy Network!
We're an association of civically engaged individuals and local chapters committed to strengthening the role of science in society. We'd love to welcome you into our network founded and led by early-career scientists and engineers.
Learn more about our community and join us: https://www.scipolnetwork.org/membership?utm_source=social2307&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=mastodon
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Are you interested in #Policy, #PublicPolicy, #science, #STEM, and their intersections? Consider joining the National Science Policy Network!
We're an association of civically engaged individuals and local chapters committed to strengthening the role of science in society. We'd love to welcome you into our network founded and led by early-career scientists and engineers.
Learn more about our community and join us: https://www.scipolnetwork.org/membership?utm_source=social2307&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=mastodon
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Are you interested in #Policy, #PublicPolicy, #science, #STEM, and their intersections? Consider joining the National Science Policy Network!
We're an association of civically engaged individuals and local chapters committed to strengthening the role of science in society. We'd love to welcome you into our network founded and led by early-career scientists and engineers.
Learn more about our community and join us: https://www.scipolnetwork.org/membership?utm_source=social2307&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=mastodon
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Are you interested in #Policy, #PublicPolicy, #science, #STEM, and their intersections? Consider joining the National Science Policy Network!
We're an association of civically engaged individuals and local chapters committed to strengthening the role of science in society. We'd love to welcome you into our network founded and led by early-career scientists and engineers.
Learn more about our community and join us: https://www.scipolnetwork.org/membership?utm_source=social2307&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=mastodon