Now that you are familiar with monitoring and analyzing public policy, it’s your turn. You will write a public policy analysis about a state issue that interests you.
Steps
1. Research a current public policy in your state or local area, either recently enacted or under consideration. These Resources will help you begin your work. The list below provides examples of popular local and state public policy topics that may help you narrow your search:
o affordable housing o care of the elderly or disabled o crime o homelessness o infrastructure o property taxes o school safety o zoning
2. Use this Policy Analysis Template to write a public policy analysis. Be sure to include the following:
o an explanation of the public policy idea, including text from the bill itself o the costs and benefits of the policy idea for different groups of people o your recommendation on the policy idea o reasons for and evidence to support your recommendation
