public policy

noun

: government policies that affect the whole population
a study of public policy

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This is one of the clearest public policy challenges. Robert E. Buchanan, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026 Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters. Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026 Good public policy can do that. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026 While some high-profile races are drawing broad attention, much of what’s on the ballot is closer to home, including legislative seats, school boards and local measures that could influence public policy for years. Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for public policy

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“Public policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20policy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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