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3 hours ago

Weekly Congressional Briefings - LegiList Browse LegiList Weekly Congressional Briefings - a clear, data-driven summary of Congressional activity for each week.

The LegiList Weekly Briefing is out now.
174 bills introduced, 197 with actions, 7 floor votes, and a full committee rundown — all in one place.
Catch up fast: legilist.com/WCB/

#Congress #HillStaff #PolicyWonks #PublicPolicy #News

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1 day ago

Another reason for Child Tax Credit expansion? Smarter babies. - Coalition on Human Needs If you are looking for even more evidence that extending the expanded Child Tax Credit is good public policy, consider this: a breakthrough new study suggests that such payments can make babies smarte...

Another reason for Child Tax Credit expansion? Smarter babies.

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The Federation

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1 day ago

Predictable funding helps community agencies plan, train staff and maintain stable programs.

Service stability supports better outcomes for people and communities across B.C.

#PublicPolicy #CommunityServices #BuildBC #PublicValue

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Association of Research Libraries

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1 day ago

ARL Weekly News Roundup (Friday, March 13, 2026) Public Policy Briefing (February 2026): Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week Edition! The ARL Public Policy Briefing, a monthly newsletter by ARL's Katherine Klosek with contributions by CARL's Katherine McColg...

The ARL Weekly News Roundup includes top news from us, our members & the broader research community:
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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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1 day ago

Senate approves bill letting hospitals invest up to half of nonoperating funds The senate passed SB 10 19 on third reading, allowing hospitals to invest up to 50% of funds not required for operations; sponsor said the change should help hospitals earn higher returns. Vote recorded as 29–0.

The Missouri Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill allowing hospitals to invest up to 50% of their nonoperating funds, promising to boost returns and improve healthcare finances!

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#MO #CitizenPortal #MissouriHospitals #EconomicGrowth #HealthcareInvestment #PublicPolicy

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Mateus Mazzaferro

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1 day ago

LinkedIn This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

#ChildCare #EarlyChildhood #PublicPolicy #Inequality #ChildDevelopment

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Review of Policy Research

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1 day ago

New in RPR! A. Kemmerling & V. Ranawijaya show that media narratives on the Future of Work in Indonesia largely frame technology as the solution to major social challenges. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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1 day ago

After nearly 30 years in prison, Derek Williams says his effort to move from parole eligibility to release recently faced another setback.

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By Devin Blake
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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Inga Ulnicane

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1 day ago

Nice to share my research on Government, Power and AI policy today at @ifmcambridge.bsky.social Great to see so much interest in this topic papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #ArtificialIngtelligence #PublicPolicy

Many thanks to @valeriaramirez.bsky.social for the invitation and excellent chairing!

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Medianet Australia

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2 days ago

Press Release Bulletin | 13 March 2026 Welcome to Medianet’s daily media alert featuring a curated list of today's most newsworthy press releases handpicked by our editorial team. Today's highlights Qantas settles COVID flight credits clas...

🔢 Today's Press Release Bulletin from Medianet 🔢
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#HealthResearch #PublicPolicy #Migration #TaxPolicy #WorkplaceReform #Cybersecurity #CircularEconomy #ClimateScience #Conservation #pressrelease #pressreleasedistribution #australia #australianews #media #journalists

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Australian Economic Papers

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2 days ago

New paper by Xiaomei Li, Yulin Liu (both of Chongqing University) and Xu Si (Central Party School) suggests that minimum wages have a positive effect on female employment, particularly in developing countries.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/1467...

#econsky #minimumwage #employment #research #publicpolicy

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Dooly County approves contract to manage regional transfer station and adopts solid waste plan update County approved a contract authorizing Dooly County to manage the Middle Georgia Regional Solid Waste Management Authority's transfer station and adopted the transitional short‑term update to its Solid Waste Management Plan for 2004–2006.

Dooly County just secured a $38,000 annual contract to oversee crucial solid waste management services—what does this mean for the community?

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#DoolyCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #CommunitySustainability #WasteManagement #PublicPolicy

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 days ago

Franklin County commissioners opt out of federal refugee resettlement, 11–2 after split public comment After a brief, divided public-comment period, Franklin County commissioners approved a resolution declaring the county does not want to participate in the federal refugee resettlement program, voting 11–2 on March 16, 2020.

Franklin County commissioners have officially opted out of the federal refugee resettlement program, igniting a fierce debate among locals.

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#FranklinCounty #TN #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #LocalGovAI #FranklinCountyRefugees #PublicPolicy

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Association of Research Libraries

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2 days ago

ARL Daily Intelligence (March 9–12) — Association of Research Libraries The ARL Daily Intelligence is the trusted source of news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Released Monday through Thursday, the ARL Daily Intelligence is curated by Gary D. Price, co-fo...

The #ARLDailyIntelligence brings you today’s essential news and analysis for library leaders and advocates. Check out today’s top stories!

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 days ago

Sevier County tightens residential trash limits, updates fees for short-term rentals The county approved changes to solid-waste operations that set daily intake limits (five bags or one truck bed) for residential sites, expand intake sites and hours for short-term rentals, and adopted a fee-schedule update for short-term rental household garbage sites.

Sevier County is cracking down on residential trash limits and updating fees for short-term rentals to keep waste operations running smoothly!

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#SevierCounty #TN #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #WasteManagement #SevierCountySolidWaste #PublicPolicy

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Review of Policy Research

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2 days ago

Focusing on different competencies of policy professionals working at institutions, this study by A. Shaheen, F. Hussain & M. Mumtaz provides a diagnostic assessment of individual policy capacity within Pakistan's climate governance system. Link in the comments! #policyprocess #publicpolicy #polisci

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PAN Works

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2 days ago

Beavers in America Part 1

In this, the first piece of a three-part series by Dr. John Hadidian, we are invited to explore the question: will beavers be part of redefining human-wildlife relationships, or just another pest to be controlled?

#animals #ethics #wellbeing #coexistence #beavers #conservation #publicpolicy

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Equi

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2 days ago

OUT NOW: Our new report Ramadan: Breaking Fast, Building Britain explores how Ramadan strengthens communities, supports local economies, and creates opportunities for a more inclusive Britain.

Download it here ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

#ramadan #britishmuslims #socialcohesion #publicpolicy

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Mercy Senior Care seeks CDBG waiver as North Georgia Autism Center proposes using former Rome care facility At a Dec. 9 Floyd County Board of Commissioners public hearing, Mercy Senior Care asked the commission to request a Georgia Department of Community Affairs waiver to shorten a CDBG-use requirement so the Chatillon Road building can be repurposed; North Georgia Autism Center said it intends to occupy the site to provide services to children with autism.

Mercy Senior Care is paving the way for a new chapter at the former care facility, as North Georgia Autism Center steps in to provide vital services for children with autism.

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#FloydCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #HealthServices #CommunityCare #FloydCountyAutismServices #PublicPolicy

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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2 days ago

Spencer County Fiscal Court adopts $26.9 million 2025-26 budget; standing orders and uniform policy also approved At a June 10 special meeting, the Spencer County Fiscal Court adopted Ordinance No. 24, a $26,919,967 budget for fiscal 2025-26, and approved standing orders to pre-authorize recurring payroll and utility payments and an employee uniform policy with a $750 annual allowance for covered departments.

Spencer County just approved a massive $26.9 million budget for 2025-26, paving the way for exciting new projects and initiatives!

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#SpencerCounty #KY #SpencerCountyBudget #CitizenPortal #CommunityResources #PublicPolicy #FiscalResponsibility

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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2 days ago

Council approves Project Kerrigan FILOT, solar project FILOT and sale of Diebold Drive parcel Sumter County Council unanimously approved a FILOT incentive for Project Kerrigan, granted a FILOT for Toce Solar 1 LLC (formerly 'White Palmetto') and approved the sale of a 1.19-acre parcel near Diebold Drive; all measures passed on third reading with no public opposition.

Sumter County Council just approved a landmark $45 million investment in Project Kerrigan and a major solar energy initiative, paving the way for significant economic growth!

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#SumterCounty #SC #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #PublicPolicy

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Coffee County approves revised pay system for Waycross Judicial Circuit judges The Coffee County Board of Commissioners on March 26, 2025 unanimously adopted a revised Resolution establishing a system of payment for services by Superior Court Judges of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, removing contractual obligations and correcting a compensation schedule in Exhibit A.

Coffee County has officially revamped its payment system for Superior Court Judges, ensuring fair compensation and eliminating previous contractual issues.

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#CoffeeCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #JudicialReform #PublicPolicy

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New Local

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2 days ago

Total Place and financial flexibility is back on the agenda Integrated budgets are important, but they are not the endgame. That's the message I've heard loud and clear in the conversations I've had with local leaders as...

Ahead of our #TotalPlaceNow event next week, read our chief executive Anna Randle's take on why the new place-based pilots are just the beginning of place-based innovation
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#LocalGov #CommunityPower #PublicPolicy #TotalPlace

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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2 days ago

Chippewa County urges Amtrak extension to Upper Peninsula, asks state and federal agencies to act The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution asking Amtrak, MDOT, WISDOT and USDOT to extend Hiawatha service to the Upper Peninsula with stops including Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace, and to consider using CN tracks and refurbished lines; the board directed copies be sent to regional and federal officials.

Chippewa County is pushing for the Hiawatha train to extend into Michigan's Upper Peninsula, unlocking vital connections for residents and boosting local economy!

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#ChippewaCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #TransportationAccess #PublicPolicy

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 days ago

Charlotte County supervisors approve Randolph Solar siting agreement and conditional-use permit after split votes The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors approved a Siting Agreement and a Conditional Use Permit for the Randolph Solar project on July 5, 2022, after public comment and split votes. The agreement includes a $500,000 initial voluntary payment, total scheduled payments of $311,934,027 over 35 years, and a $20,000,000 bond from Dominion Energy.

The Charlotte County Board of Supervisors has made a bold move by approving a $311 million solar project, but not without a fierce debate among locals.

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#CharlotteCounty #VA #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal #RenewableEnergy #PublicPolicy

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 days ago

Charlotte County hears mixed reaction to proposed 800‑MW Randolph Solar project; consultant recommends against approval Solunesco and Dominion presented an 800‑megawatt Randolph Solar proposal and a company pledge of upfront and annual payments; the county consultant recommended denial, public comment split, and supervisors scheduled a special meeting and closed session to review the siting agreement.

Charlotte County is divided over the proposed 800-MW Randolph Solar project, with concerns about compliance, safety, and financial discrepancies raising eyebrows during the public hearing.

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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3 days ago

Senate advances documentary stamp tax increase to fund rural and middle-income workforce housing The Nebraska Legislature advanced LB10-67, amended by AM22-13, to E & R initial after debate. The amendment lowers the proposed documentary stamp tax increase to $1 per $1,000 of sales price, splitting 50¢ to rural workforce housing and 50¢ to middle-income workforce housing, and includes a five-year sunset.

Nebraska takes a bold step to tackle its housing crisis by advancing a bill to raise the documentary stamp tax, aimed at generating millions for workforce housing programs.

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#NE #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #HousingAffordability #PublicPolicy

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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3 days ago

West Virginia Senate approves broad slate of bills, including multiple supplemental appropriations On March 10, 2026, the West Virginia Senate passed a long list of bills and a series of supplemental appropriations across multiple agencies, with recorded roll-call votes on many items; sponsors repeatedly urged passage and several measures were made effective from passage.

The West Virginia Senate just greenlit a sweeping package of supplemental appropriations that could reshape state agency funding for 2026!

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#WV #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #WestVirginiaSenate #PublicPolicy #FiscalResponsibility

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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3 days ago

Committee advances bill shifting tax-credit scholarship administration to Commerce The Select Committee on School Choice voted to report House Bill 4588 to the full Senate with the recommendation that it pass as amended; committee counsel said the measure would require the secretary of commerce to participate in the federal tax-credit scholarship program and align the bill with a previously considered Senate measure.

The Select Committee on School Choice just advanced a transformative bill that could reshape how tax-credit scholarships are administered in West Virginia!

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#WV #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #WestVirginiaSchools #PublicPolicy

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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3 days ago

Committee record: votes and referrals from March 11 Government Operations Committee The committee acted on several bills March 11: SB 2205 advanced to State and Local (positive recommendation); the Lottery governance bill moved to State and Local with a negative recommendation; SB 0269 moved to Energy with a positive recommendation; SB 1730 and SB 2132 moved to the calendar.

Tennessee's Senate Committee made waves on March 11, advancing key bills while others faced setbacks—what’s the latest on your favorite legislation?

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