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Primary Elections, Miage, Pinpointing Crime
February 27, 2008
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Taxes and Economy, Financial Stability Council, Legislative Issues to Watch
January 30, 2008
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Identity Theft, State Retirement Systems
January 2, 2008
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Affordable Housing, Grandparents, Utah's Tax Structure
November 28, 2007
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Vouchers, School District Splits, Voting
October 25, 2007
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Why Utah Received the Top Ranking in the Pew Management Report Card
by W. David Patton, PhD, CPPA Director
Three states earned the grade of A- in the Pew Center for the States Management Report Card released in the March issue of Governing magazine, but if points were given instead of grades, Utah would be ranked the best managed state in the nation. Utah deservedly received its high ranking due to a number of innovative and effective activities that have ensured a stable financial future while continuing to address critical state needs. The state is by no means perfect and can use the findings of the Pew study to continue to improve its management practices.
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Health System Reform in Utah: Pathways to Success
by Elizabeth Garbe,Judi Hilman-Utah Health Policy Project, Sara McCormick-CPPA
For health system reforms of the magnitude that are needed, the right framework is essential for success. The most significant elements of true health system reform are interdependent, and should not be attempted piecemeal. Utah is now on a multi-year path to bold reform. Read on to learn more about action taken during the 2008 Legislative Session to reform Utah’s health care system.
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What’s YOUR research question?
You are one of the 900 local government officials, legislators, nonprofit organizers, opinion leaders, media, and academics who receive Policy Perspective each month. Now, we want to tap into this great pool of knowledge and hear what issues you think would benefit the public with a closer look. Join our contest “What’s YOUR research question?”
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The Executive MPA Program
Looking to advance your career in the public or nonprofit sector? The University of Utah Master of Public Administration is now accepting applications for its Executive Program. Professionals with five or more years of administrative experience qualify for the EMPA. Students in the EMPA begin as a cohort in the fall and attend courses together (primarily every other weekend, Friday evening and Saturday), finishing up in two years. The program concludes with a trip to Washington DC.
The deadline for applications is July 1, 2008.
For more information, visit: www.mpa.utah.edu
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To Lead is to Live Dangerously
by Ken Embley, CPPA Outreach Director
Listening to the sound of a wind chime guided by a gentle breeze is, at least to me, sweet and relaxing, a call for tranquility. Listening to the sound of the same wind chime guided by blustering wind and for hours on end can be an irritating and bothersome experience for the ear and my nerves. I decide to take action.
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Addressing Homelessness and Reducing the Number of Panhandlers in Denver
by Denver's Road Home
David Patton, CPPA's director takes a look at new initiatives and ideas from around the nation and the world. This month's idea: addressing homelessness.
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