Discuss the possible impact the policy could have on the future of policy making in your local government or state.

Prepare an essay which outlines a public policy process in your local government or state. Specifically, select a policy initiative focused on education, healthcare, or poverty, and prepare an essay which includes the following:

Minimum 500 words:

 Describe the causes of the policy.

 Describe the policy and the rationale being used to advance that policy.

 Explain the effect(s) of the proposed policy.

 Identify an example of an alternative or option that is (or could be considered).

 Identify and discuss the methods that will (or could) be used to measure the policy outcomes.

Identify the measurement issues, if applicable.

 Discuss the possible impact the policy could have on the future of policy making in your local government or state.