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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Local Change: How Councillors Use Research for Better Communities

Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Lobbying Scandal: Watchdog Group Calls for Stricter Rules

Common Cause Rhode Island has filed a complaint against Michael Magee, the former CEO of Chiefs for Change. The complaint alleges that Magee failed to register as a lobbyist, even though he was involved in steering a multimillion-dollar state education contract to the ILO Group. This came after Gove

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pittsburg Council Sets the Record Straight on City's Safety

Councilmembers in Pittsburg are upset about a website's claims. This website, created by a group against a councilmember running for a different job, says Pittsburg has a high crime rate and no big grocery stores. The councilmembers say these claims are just not true. They think these false claims c

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