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Connecting researchers and legislators can lead to policies that reflect scientific evidence

Legislators in the Capital Building
Published on: Jan 18, 2024

In this article written for "The Conversation", RPC's Taylor Scott describes how a disconnect between research-based information and decision-making can lead to ineffective policies. Read more here.

News Topics: EIC, RPC, Policymaking
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