#PolicyChange

SoulScratches

@soulscratches.bsky.social

1 day ago

Marriage of adolescent girls in Nigeria reduced by 80% by ‘big push’ intervention A locally tailored, big-push intervention to educate unmarried adolescent girls in 18 communities in northern Nigeria reduced rates of marriage from 86% to just 21%. Interventions that address complex...

A locally tailored intervention to educate unmarried adolescent girls in 18 communities in northern Nigeria reduced rates of marriage from 86% to just 21%. 🧪📖

#education #equity #policychange

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Citizen Portal News Washington

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

3 days ago

Senate approves changes to Working Connections childcare program, moving payments to attendance-based model The Washington State Senate passed Substitute House Bill 2689, changing provider payments in the Working Connections childcare program to an attendance-based system, setting subsidy rates to a market benchmark and removing planned income-eligibility expansions. The bill passed by a constitutional majority and was transmitted to the House.

The Washington State Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that changes childcare provider payments to an attendance-based model, igniting debates over fairness and funding.

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#WA #ChildcareReform #CitizenPortal #EconomicAccessibility #PolicyChange

Policy and Society

@policysociety.bsky.social

3 days ago

#PolicyTermination revisited ❓

The forthcoming Special Issue on #PolicyTermination, co-guest edited by Vandna Bhatia, Carsten Daugbjerg & Frank Ohemeng, shows that policy termination can be a particular type of #PolicyChange 👇

doi.org/10.1093/pols...

@caanv.bsky.social

4 days ago

We kicked off our Policy Makers Studio Series workshops last Friday! Thanks to everyone who attended the first workshop, and thanks to our sponsor @act4kidsnevada. Sign up for upcoming Las Vegas workshops: buff.ly/SuGuUoa

#policychange #childadvocate #kids #support #children

Right Energy Partnership with Indigenous Peoples

@repinitiative.bsky.social

6 days ago

But challenges remain. Policies must recognize & incentivize community-based renewable energy, not just private sector. Direct, accessible financing is crucial. It's time for frameworks to catch up to Indigenous-led innovations! #EnergyJustice #PolicyChange

Citizen Portal News Washington

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

1 week ago

DCYF: Proposed attendance-based payments would change how Working Connections providers are paid The Department of Children, Youth, and Families told providers that both House and Senate budgets would shift Working Connections childcare to attendance-based payments, with differing formulas (Senate: reimburse up to 15 days then per-day; House: full month if ≤10 absences, half if ≥11). DCYF said implementation would be delayed for training and rulemaking, with centers starting Oct. 1 and family homes July 1.

A major shift in childcare funding is on the horizon as proposed attendance-based payment systems could drastically alter how providers are reimbursed.

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#WA #ChildcareReform #CitizenPortal #PolicyChange #AttendanceBasedPayments

Aspen Policy Academy

@aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social

1 week ago

Welcome! You are invited to join The Aspen Institute Webinar: Writing a Public Comment. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In our Writing a Public Comment instructional webinar, participants will be introduced to a framework for writing effective public comments, which are essential tools that regulators are required to r...

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#AspenPolicyAcademy #PolicyEducation #CivicEngagement #PublicComment #MakeYourVoiceHeard #PolicyChange #ProfessionalDevelopment

FirmaBizz

@firmabizz.com

2 weeks ago

Bishops call for a new path on immigration. It’s time to rethink policies, prioritize humane outcomes, and streamline processes for those seeking a better future. Stay informed with FirmaBizz for updates. #Immigration #PolicyChange #Humanity

Pure Tech

@puretech.news

2 weeks ago

Senators press CFTC over prediction market death bets Democratic senators warn prediction market wagers tied to death and war threaten security and demand tougher federal enforcement oversight.

Senators urge crackdown on harmful prediction market contracts tied to death #Technology #SocialandEthicalImplications #PredictionMarkets #EthicsInTech #PolicyChange

readwrite.com/senators-urge-cftc-crack...

Citizen Portal News Arkansas

@citizenptnewsar.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

State panel approves SNAP rule changes that raise ABAWD age and remove several federal exceptions A legislative rules committee reviewed and approved Department of Human Services rules implementing recent federal SNAP changes, including raising the able-bodied-adults-without-dependents work requirement age and removing several exceptions; the rules were presented as required to align state policy with federal law.

Arkansas is raising the age limit for work requirements under SNAP to 64, sparking significant changes in support for able-bodied adults without dependents.

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#AR #CitizenPortal #FoodSecurity #PolicyChange

Citizen Portal News Texas

@citizenptnewstx.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

El Paso veterans officials urge public comments on VA interim rule that could change disability ratings County and advisory board members urged veterans to submit comments by April 20 on a new VA interim final rule that they said could lead to lower disability ratings if treatment improves functioning; officials warned the change could cause confusion and encouraged outreach to help veterans file remarks.

Veterans in El Paso are urged to voice their concerns over a new VA rule that could lower disability ratings based on treatment effectiveness—time is running out!

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#ElPasoCityElPasoCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ElPasoVeterans #PolicyChange #VeteranSupport #DisabilityRatings

ILC Canada

@ilccanada.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Age-inclusive policy is good policy.

Designing for older people strengthens communities for all ages.

#AgeInclusive #PolicyChange #Longevity #HumanRightsAtEveryAge #AgeEquity
@garopsec.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social

Citizen Portal News Texas

@citizenptnewstx.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Council backs measures urging Congress to restore workload and protections at Corpus Christi Army Depot Council unanimously approved a resolution urging federal action to preserve workload and skilled jobs at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, backing amendments to the NDAA, right-to-repair language, and additional military construction funding to sustain depot workforce and capabilities.

The City Council's unanimous resolution aims to restore vital helicopter maintenance work at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, sparking a movement for local job preservation and modernization.

Learn more here!

#TX #CommunityAdvocacy #CitizenPortal #TexasArmyDepot #MilitaryEmployment #PolicyChange

Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

@citizenptnewswi.bsky.social

1 month ago

County committee backs resolution urging long-term, sustainable transportation funding Adams County Highway Committee voted to approve a resolution supporting a statewide push for long-term sustainable transportation funding, noting support from statewide municipal and industry groups; committee members discussed funding challenges tied to changing vehicle use and revenue sources.

Adams County is taking a bold step towards a sustainable future by supporting a statewide plan for long-term transportation funding—backed by key industry and municipal groups!

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#AdamsCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #SustainableFunding #InfrastructureDevelopment #PolicyChange

Citizen Portal News California

@citizenptnewsca.bsky.social

1 month ago

Tehachapi Unified approves letter urging LCFF concentration grant fix after trustees cite 44% unduplicated pupil rate The Tehachapi Unified School District Board unanimously approved a letter to state lawmakers asking that the LCFF concentration grant threshold be revised or placed on a sliding scale after officials said the district’s 44% unduplicated pupil rate disqualifies it from concentration funding. Trustees also approved a corrected wording after closed session.

Tehachapi Unified is calling on lawmakers to revise the funding rules that leave them shortchanged despite serving a high number of students in need.

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#CA #FundingReform #CitizenPortal #PolicyChange

@caanv.bsky.social

1 month ago

Tired of being left out of decisions about your life?
Join the Change Makers Policy Studio — where your story becomes the blueprint for real solutions. No experience needed. Free food. Real power.

Sign up: bit.ly/PolicyStudio...

#YouthVoices #PolicyChange #LasVegasYouth #childadvocate

Pure Tech

@puretech.news

1 month ago

What's next after the Trump administration revokes key finding on climate change? The EPA is revoking the finding for legal, not scientific, reasons.

What's next after the Trump administration revokes key finding on climate change? #Technology #Other #ClimateChange #PolicyChange #Environment

arstechnica.com/science/2026/02/whats-ne...

Citizen Portal News North Carolina

@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.social

1 month ago

Union County DSS outlines caseloads and warns HR1 changes could raise SNAP administrative costs Division manager Karen Tucker reported monthly caseloads for Medicaid and SNAP, described administrative changes and training plans, and warned that federal HR1 changes and state payment-error rates could increase county costs if the General Assembly does not provide additional funding.

Union County is bracing for significant budget impacts as federal policy changes threaten to raise SNAP administrative costs and increase staff workloads.

Learn more here

#UnionCounty #NC #HealthcareAccess #CitizenPortal #FoodSecurity #PolicyChange

Citizen Portal News Colorado

@citizenptnewsco.bsky.social

1 month ago

Colorado ag behavioral‑health working group sets training, summit and policy goals, seeks funding after grant provision was cut The Agriculture Behavioral Health Working Group on Jan. 27 reviewed five goals — statewide LAN Logic and COMET trainings, bilingual summit tracks, a proposed grant program (no dedicated state funding after a legislative cut), and subcommittee realignment — and heard updates on data collection and attendance expectations.

The Colorado Agriculture Behavioral Health Working Group is gearing up for big changes by setting ambitious goals for 2026, including new training programs and a push for much-needed funding!

Learn more here!

#CO #CitizenPortal #PolicyChange #MentalHealth

Citizen Portal News Vermont

@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social

1 month ago

Vermont agency narrows ABA telehealth and bars concurrent billing; providers warn of lost revenue and access Vermont Medicaid officials told a committee that new rules effective Jan. 1 bar concurrent billing of ABA codes 97153 and 97155 and restrict telehealth to three codes to reduce audit risk; providers say the change could cut provider income, disrupt services for 154 Medicaid members and force some clinics to close.

Vermont's new Medicaid rules could devastate access to vital ABA services for children with autism, forcing clinics to cut jobs and potentially close their doors.

Get the details!

#VT #HealthcareAccess #CitizenPortal #AutismServices #VermontMedicaid #PolicyChange

ILC Canada

@ilccanada.bsky.social

1 month ago

Ageism is not just personal bias — it is embedded in policy.

A rights-based approach to ageing means changing systems, not blaming individuals.

#AgeismAwareness #RightsBasedApproach #PolicyChange #AgeInclusion #HumanRights
@cdnhumanrights.bsky.social @cmadocs.bsky.social

Citizen Portal News Tennessee

@citizenptnewstn.bsky.social

1 month ago

Tennessee House adopts one-time summer transfer rule for immediate athletic eligibility The House passed Senate Bill 16, adopting an amendment that allows students who transfer schools during the summer to be immediately eligible for interscholastic athletics once per grade span (grades 6–8 and 9–12). Supporters said the change reflects TSSAA input; critics warned of recruiting and competitive-balance risks.

Tennessee just passed a game-changing amendment allowing summer school transfers to play sports immediately, but not everyone is on board—could this spark a recruiting frenzy?

Get the details!

#TN #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #StudentAthletics #PolicyChange #TennesseeSchools

Citizen Portal News Utah

@citizenptnewsut.bsky.social

1 month ago

Utah subcommittee reviews $6.7 billion Medicaid budget and dozens of proposed cuts, including site‑neutral and provider‑rate changes The Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee reviewed FY2025 Medicaid spending and a long list of proposed reductions and statutory changes that staff estimate could yield a range of savings; agency and OIG witnesses clashed over feasibility of using extrapolation and other recoveries while lawmakers pressed for clearer program impacts.

Utah's Social Services Subcommittee is grappling with a staggering $6.7 billion Medicaid budget and a controversial list of potential cuts that could reshape healthcare access for thousands.

Learn more here

#UT #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #HealthcareBudget #PolicyChange

The Asiancy

@theasiancy.bsky.social

1 month ago

SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1 The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won't be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1. The move is the latest by the SBA as it works to tighten lo...

Effective🚫March 1, 2026🚫
The #SBA said in a #PolicyChange that #GreenCardHolders AKA
American Permanent Resident Citizens Will No Longer Be Eligible for #SmallBusinessAdministration #LOANS!

latest #MAGA #WASP #AntiDEI by the #GOP as it #works to #TightenLoanRestrictions and #RestructureTheAgency.

Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector

@initiativeforgeps.bsky.social

1 month ago

(4/4) #InclusivePolicy #LeadershipDevelopment #InclusiveGovernance #WomenInLeadership #GenderJustice #EquityMatters #PolicyChange #WorkplaceInclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #EquityInPolicy #LeadershipEquity #PublicPolicy #GenderInTheWorkplace #SocialImpact #EquitableWorkplaces #WomenInPublicService

Citizen Portal News Nebraska

@citizenptnewsne.bsky.social

1 month ago

Senate narrows certificate-of-need change, extends compliance timeline for rural nursing-home projects Senators adopted amendments to LB 437 narrowing a repeal of the Nebraska Health Care Certificate of Need Act and extending compliance timelines from one year to three years (plus a possible additional year) for new or modified long-term care projects; sponsors said the change helps rural communities trying to reopen or build nursing homes.

Nebraska senators are taking a significant step to support rural communities by extending compliance timelines for nursing home projects, potentially saving local care options!

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#NE #CommunitySupport #PolicyChange #HealthCareReform #CitizenPortal

Self-Advocate Network

@selfadvocatenetwork.com

1 month ago

How Old Social Security Rules Hurt People With Disabilities Many people with disabilities use Social Security to help pay for basic needs. This includes SSI and SSDI. These programs are meant to help people live safe and healthy lives. But old Social Security rules can make life harder instead of easier. This week, we talk with our friend Logan about why these rules need to change. We talk about how fixing them can help people with disabilities…

Learn what Logan has to say about ending Social Security caps and penalties. Share this message with your network!

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#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #DisabilityRights #SavingsLimit #MarriagePenalty #PolicyChange

Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

@citizenptnewsma.bsky.social

1 month ago

Holyoke committee forwards proposal to lower ordinance vote threshold to full council The Charter and Rules Committee voted 2–1 to recommend that Rule 8 be changed so most ordinances can pass by a majority of the full council rather than the currently interpreted nine‑vote threshold; supporters said it restores charter intent, opponents called it a power grab.

Holyoke's Charter and Rules Committee is shaking things up by proposing a lower vote threshold for ordinances, igniting a fierce debate over power and accountability in local governance.

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#HolyokeCityHampdenCounty #MA #HolyokeCity #PolicyChange #LocalGovernance #CitizenPortal

AnotherSaltySister (Andrea)

@anothersaltysister.bsky.social

1 month ago

#defundice #policychange