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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Special needs overhaul risks becoming welfare reforms mark 2', IFS finds

Special needs reforms for children in England could turn into welfare reforms mark 2 unless the government can convince parents that it is not aiming to save money, according to a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The thinktank said any changes to the current system of education, health and care plans (EHCPs), which mandate tailored support for children with special needs, will be highly controversial among parents, but said reform was long overdue as the number of EHCPs issued has ballooned by 80% since 2018.
UK politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Tragedy Sparks Heroism

Tragedy can shatter safety, awaken responsibility, deepen empathy, strengthen social bonds, and spur resilience and reform that transform pain into heroic positive change.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Michael Steele Rages at 'Nonsense' Thoughts and Prayers

Thoughts and prayers are insufficient; decisive policy action must replace platitudes to prevent recurrent deadly shootings of children in schools and churches.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Civil service interns must be working class, government says

The government will restrict civil service internships to students from poorer families as part of a drive to make Whitehall more working class.
UK politics
#homelessness
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Darragh McCullough: Weekend warriors and armchair farmers are not what the CAP was designed for, yet I don't expect meaningful change

CAP reforms are characterized by political maneuvering, lobbying, and a lack of genuine progress.
#housing-crisis
fromCity Limits
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Opinion: A Housing Blueprint for New York

The 'Blueprint for New York' aims to add over 50,000 affordable housing units annually by setting rents at 25% of borough median incomes.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
NYC politics

Opinion: What NYC's Next Mayor Must Do On Housing In The First 100 Days

The housing crisis requires bold reforms rather than minor adjustments.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Policy Lag on Pot: How State Laws Struggle to Keep Up With Cannabis-Impaired Driving - Social Media Explorer

According to a study from The Texas Law Dog, states that have legalized recreational marijuana are seeing a clear uptick in car crash fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for effective regulations.
Cannabis
Public health
fromUNDP
2 months ago

UNDP, PNAC, DILG, NYC strengthen local HIV and AIDS response through SK officials in Misamis Oriental

Sangguniang Kabataan officials in Magsaysay were trained to address the HIV epidemic through local youth development plans.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz say health insurers will cut red tape on 'prior authorizations'

Insurers ramped up the red tape in recent years, drawing the ire of patients, doctors and state policy makers who have championed various fixes to rein it in.
Healthcare
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Austria plans gun control measures after school shooting DW 06/18/2025

Austria is tightening gun laws following a tragic school shooting to enhance safety and prevent future incidents.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

"Extending the so-called delay thresholds will give airlines more time to move planes and crews across Europe to save flight schedules," said Airlines for Europe (A4E).
Europe politics
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

Calls to scrap Section 106 intensify amid affordable housing crisis

Section 106 payments delay affordable housing in England and Wales, with over 17,000 homes stalled due to housing associations' financial constraints.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

USDA wants to modernize farmer services, even as staffing cuts could hurt the effort

Putting Farmers First means addressing the issues farmers face head-on and fostering an economic environment that doesn't put up roadblocks on business creation but removes them.
Agriculture
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

With Vision Zero Resolution, City Councilor Wants Portland to Renew Traffic Safety Vows

Portland's Vision Zero goals remain unmet, with 58 traffic fatalities reported in 2024, prompting renewed calls for action from city leadership.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

This week in the West: Yormark's extension, Trump's commission, CFP expansion and Pac-12/Mountain West mediation

Brett Yormark's contract extension will allow him to shape the Big 12's future amidst significant upcoming changes in college sports.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Expert: Antioch Police Department updates policies to align with national standards

The updated Antioch Police Department policy manual has made significant changes, now requiring supervisor approval for canine deployments, reflecting a stronger commitment to accountability.
Black Lives Matter
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 months ago

10 Cannabis Myths You Still Believe-And Why They're Dead Wrong | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Despite its legalization, cannabis remains surrounded by misconceptions that hinder informed discussions and effective policy development. Understanding the truth can change perceptions.
Mental health
#trump-administration
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
SF politics

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump upends federal workforce with threat to fire policy makers opposing him

Trump's administration aims to streamline termination of federal workers opposing his agenda with 'Schedule F' rule changes.
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