Select a local, state, or national public policy that is relev.docx
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The document discusses the selection of a relevant public policy at various governmental levels that is in the news, exemplifying issues like urban growth, land use, and federal policies on guns and immigration. It emphasizes the historical formulation of these policies and identifies stakeholders involved in their creation. The document appraises the implications of the policies, noting that they may benefit certain groups while disadvantaging others.
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Select a local, state, or national public policy that is relev.docx
- 1. Select a local, state, or national public policy that is relevant today in the local, regional, or national news Examples: Local: community or urban growth (examples: results of rezoning, reuse of public structures, closed down school/public buildings that will convert to private business enterprise). State: Private land converted to public spaces (examples: airports, road, or highway usage). Federal: Gun policy, drug policy, immigration (examples: effects on jobs, background checks, cultural changes in communities). Identify how the policy was formulated from a historical standpoint and identify which stakeholders were involved in the process. Appraise the position whether the policy creates a benefit for one group (or stakeholder) while other groups experience disadvantages or negative challenges because of public policy implementation.