#policy-influence

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US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Safe Streets, Workers Rights, Crash Victims Targeted By Big Tech In Super Bowl Ads - Streetsblog New York City

Super Bowl ad buys acted as political warning shots by Big Tech to influence public opinion and pressure policymakers on auto-insurance and livable-streets policies.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Congestion Pricing Follies Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Team Murdoch's approach has several frontws: Find as many angry drivers as possible, sprinkle in some business owners to complain (without evidence) about toll cutting into their bottom lines or getting passed on to customers, top it all off with some extremely bad data analysis - then use it all to put pressure on Gov. Hochul, who has demonstrated a willingness to make policy decisions based on the paper's fact-averse campaigns against the toll.
US politics
UK politics
fromCity AM
4 months ago

Looking for Growth? Look no further.

Looking for Growth is a young, angry pressure group mobilizing professionals to prioritize economic growth and push Britain out of perceived decline.
US politics
fromWIRED
7 months ago

EPA Employees Still in the Dark as Agency Dismantles Scientific Research Office

ORD's independent structure is crucial for producing quality scientific work, insulating research from policy-making influences.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Minister accused of being too close to big tech after analysis of meetings

Senior minister accused of favoritism towards big tech amid concerns over online safety and small business interests.
A surge in meetings with tech giants prompts criticism about the influence on policy decisions.
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