PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Public consultation is a means to improve democratic governance by helping governments consult their citizenry on the key public policy issues the government faces. Public consultations are conducted with representative samples of the citizenry. Using standard scientific methods of random sampling, a sample is chosen and subsequently

weighted

ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

ARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The Future of Citizen Engagement: What Americans Want from Congress & How Members Can Build Trust A Report by the Congressional Management Foundation with contributions by Steven Kull, Director, Program for

Public Consultation

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY Responding to the Crisis of Democracy. PPC was developed in response to extensive evidence that democracy is in a crisis. The core principles of democracy are widely endorsed around the world, especially the principle that the will of the people should be the legitimating basis for government decisions. However, there is a widespread perception LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. LARGE BIPARTISAN MAJORITIES FAVOR PROHIBITING PRESIDENT Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

MAJORITY OF US VOTERS OPPOSE TARIFFS ON SOLAR PANELS Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Public consultation is a means to improve democratic governance by helping governments consult their citizenry on the key public policy issues the government faces. Public consultations are conducted with representative samples of the citizenry. Using standard scientific methods of random sampling, a sample is chosen and subsequently

weighted

ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

ARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The Future of Citizen Engagement: What Americans Want from Congress & How Members Can Build Trust A Report by the Congressional Management Foundation with contributions by Steven Kull, Director, Program for

Public Consultation

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY Responding to the Crisis of Democracy. PPC was developed in response to extensive evidence that democracy is in a crisis. The core principles of democracy are widely endorsed around the world, especially the principle that the will of the people should be the legitimating basis for government decisions. However, there is a widespread perception LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. LARGE BIPARTISAN MAJORITIES FAVOR PROHIBITING PRESIDENT Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

MAJORITY OF US VOTERS OPPOSE TARIFFS ON SOLAR PANELS Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common CONTACT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION While Congress passed legislation requiring temporary paid family and medical leave for those affected by the coronavirus, a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland (PPC) finds that two-thirds of Americans believe such paid leave should be permanent—fueled by a marked shift among Republican

voters.

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. BEST | SEARCH RESULTS | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Redistricting By Citizens, Rank-Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts Majorities of voters support a number of bold reforms to change how members of Congress are elected, including having congressional districts drawn by independent citizen commissions, and adopting ranked choice voting and multi-member districts, according to a new, in-depth survey from the University of Maryland’s Program LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored VERY LARGE MAJORITIES SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL BILLS TO Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJORITIES OF NJ-7 VOTERS FROM BOTH PARTIES AGREE ON Berkeley Heights, NJ – In a unique survey of 478 residents of New Jersey’s 7 th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on ways to curb the influence of money in politics, prevent gerrymandering, and limit lobbying by former elected officials.. The survey results were released at a “Citizen Panel Forum” in Berkeley Heights on Saturday. OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to evaluate arguments for and against the proposal before making their final recommendation. OVERWHELMING BI-PARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES ALLOWING Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common AMERICANS SUPPORT GREATER FEDERAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE Americans Support Greater Federal Efforts to Reduce Poverty. As Congress begins to debate the FY2018 budget, a new study reveals strong support for greater federal efforts to reduce poverty. The study, conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation (PPC), finds that majorities of Republicans and Democrats

agree on

PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Public consultation is a means to improve democratic governance by helping governments consult their citizenry on the key public policy issues the government faces. Public consultations are conducted with representative samples of the citizenry. Using standard scientific methods of random sampling, a sample is chosen and subsequently

weighted

ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

ARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The Future of Citizen Engagement: What Americans Want from Congress & How Members Can Build Trust A Report by the Congressional Management Foundation with contributions by Steven Kull, Director, Program for

Public Consultation

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY Responding to the Crisis of Democracy. PPC was developed in response to extensive evidence that democracy is in a crisis. The core principles of democracy are widely endorsed around the world, especially the principle that the will of the people should be the legitimating basis for government decisions. However, there is a widespread perception LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. LARGE BIPARTISAN MAJORITIES FAVOR PROHIBITING PRESIDENT Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

MAJORITY OF US VOTERS OPPOSE TARIFFS ON SOLAR PANELS Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Public consultation is a means to improve democratic governance by helping governments consult their citizenry on the key public policy issues the government faces. Public consultations are conducted with representative samples of the citizenry. Using standard scientific methods of random sampling, a sample is chosen and subsequently

weighted

ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

ARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The Future of Citizen Engagement: What Americans Want from Congress & How Members Can Build Trust A Report by the Congressional Management Foundation with contributions by Steven Kull, Director, Program for

Public Consultation

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY Responding to the Crisis of Democracy. PPC was developed in response to extensive evidence that democracy is in a crisis. The core principles of democracy are widely endorsed around the world, especially the principle that the will of the people should be the legitimating basis for government decisions. However, there is a widespread perception LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. LARGE BIPARTISAN MAJORITIES FAVOR PROHIBITING PRESIDENT Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

MAJORITY OF US VOTERS OPPOSE TARIFFS ON SOLAR PANELS Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common CONTACT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION While Congress passed legislation requiring temporary paid family and medical leave for those affected by the coronavirus, a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland (PPC) finds that two-thirds of Americans believe such paid leave should be permanent—fueled by a marked shift among Republican

voters.

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. BEST | SEARCH RESULTS | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Redistricting By Citizens, Rank-Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts Majorities of voters support a number of bold reforms to change how members of Congress are elected, including having congressional districts drawn by independent citizen commissions, and adopting ranked choice voting and multi-member districts, according to a new, in-depth survey from the University of Maryland’s Program LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored VERY LARGE MAJORITIES SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL BILLS TO Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJORITIES OF NJ-7 VOTERS FROM BOTH PARTIES AGREE ON Berkeley Heights, NJ – In a unique survey of 478 residents of New Jersey’s 7 th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on ways to curb the influence of money in politics, prevent gerrymandering, and limit lobbying by former elected officials.. The survey results were released at a “Citizen Panel Forum” in Berkeley Heights on Saturday. OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to evaluate arguments for and against the proposal before making their final recommendation. OVERWHELMING BI-PARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES ALLOWING Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common AMERICANS SUPPORT GREATER FEDERAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE Americans Support Greater Federal Efforts to Reduce Poverty. As Congress begins to debate the FY2018 budget, a new study reveals strong support for greater federal efforts to reduce poverty. The study, conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation (PPC), finds that majorities of Republicans and Democrats

agree on

PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

ARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The Future of Citizen Engagement: What Americans Want from Congress & How Members Can Build Trust A Report by the Congressional Management Foundation with contributions by Steven Kull, Director, Program for

Public Consultation

LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. ADMIN | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. The survey

results were

OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO REPEALING NET Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to evaluate arguments for and against the proposal before making their final recommendation. NY25 RESIDENTS FIND COMMON GROUND ON ENERGY AND THE NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy and the Environment. Rep. Morelle Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 449 residents of New York’s 25th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to reduce air PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

ARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS The Future of Citizen Engagement: What Americans Want from Congress & How Members Can Build Trust A Report by the Congressional Management Foundation with contributions by Steven Kull, Director, Program for

Public Consultation

LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. ADMIN | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. The survey

results were

OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO REPEALING NET Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to evaluate arguments for and against the proposal before making their final recommendation. NY25 RESIDENTS FIND COMMON GROUND ON ENERGY AND THE NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy and the Environment. Rep. Morelle Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 449 residents of New York’s 25th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to reduce air ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION While Congress passed legislation requiring temporary paid family and medical leave for those affected by the coronavirus, a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland (PPC) finds that two-thirds of Americans believe such paid leave should be permanent—fueled by a marked shift among Republican

voters.

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY Responding to the Crisis of Democracy. PPC was developed in response to extensive evidence that democracy is in a crisis. The core principles of democracy are widely endorsed around the world, especially the principle that the will of the people should be the legitimating basis for government decisions. However, there is a widespread perception LARGE AND GROWING MAJORITY FAVORS PERMANENT PAID MEDICAL Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common SURVEY ON MEDICAID EXPANSION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy SIX-IN-TEN VOTERS FAVOR CARBON FEE AND REBATE PLAN Bipartisan Majority Rejects Suspending Regulations on Emissions as Part of Plan – A new in-depth national survey finds that 62% of registered voters favor one of the few proposals for curbing greenhouse gas emissions that has support from both Republican and Democratic leaders — the carbon fee and rebate. This proposal would charge a fee on energy companies per ton of emissions (to NY25 RESIDENTS FIND COMMON GROUND ON ENERGY AND THE NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy and the Environment. Rep. Morelle Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 449 residents of New York’s 25th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to reduce air AMERICANS FAVOR MAJOR INCREASES IN US AID TOWARD When a representative sample of American voters were informed about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the amount of international aid needed to meet each of five of the key goals, and the proportionate share for the US, majorities favored increasing US aid to cover its share, provided other countries cover their share as

well.

AMERICANS SUPPORT GREATER FEDERAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE As Congress begins to debate the FY2018 budget, a new study reveals strong support for greater federal efforts to reduce poverty. The study, conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation (PPC), finds that majorities of Republicans and Democrats agree on numerous new options for federal poverty programs. PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Public consultation is a means to improve democratic governance by helping governments consult their citizenry on the key public policy issues the government faces. Public consultations are conducted with representative samples of the citizenry. Using standard scientific methods of random sampling, a sample is chosen and subsequently

weighted

ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

LARGE AND GROWING MAJORITY FAVORS PERMANENT PAID MEDICAL Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common BEST | SEARCH RESULTS | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Redistricting By Citizens, Rank-Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts Majorities of voters support a number of bold reforms to change how members of Congress are elected, including having congressional districts drawn by independent citizen commissions, and adopting ranked choice voting and multi-member districts, according to a new, in-depth survey from the University of Maryland’s Program LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO REPEALING NET Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to evaluate arguments for and against the proposal before making their final recommendation. PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Public consultation is a means to improve democratic governance by helping governments consult their citizenry on the key public policy issues the government faces. Public consultations are conducted with representative samples of the citizenry. Using standard scientific methods of random sampling, a sample is chosen and subsequently

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ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION About Us. The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) is part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. PPC was established to develop the methods and theory of public consultation and to conduct public consultations. In particular it will work with government agencies to help them consult their citizens on key public

policy

LARGE AND GROWING MAJORITY FAVORS PERMANENT PAID MEDICAL Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common BEST | SEARCH RESULTS | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Redistricting By Citizens, Rank-Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts Majorities of voters support a number of bold reforms to change how members of Congress are elected, including having congressional districts drawn by independent citizen commissions, and adopting ranked choice voting and multi-member districts, according to a new, in-depth survey from the University of Maryland’s Program LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN PUBLIC OPPOSITION TO REPEALING NET Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Overwhelming bipartisan majorities oppose the plan that the Federal Communications Commission will consider this Thursday, December 14, to repeal the regulations requiring net neutrality. Respondents were given a short briefing and asked to evaluate arguments for and against the proposal before making their final recommendation. POLICIES | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy CONTACT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION While Congress passed legislation requiring temporary paid family and medical leave for those affected by the coronavirus, a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland (PPC) finds that two-thirds of Americans believe such paid leave should be permanent—fueled by a marked shift among Republican

voters.

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Staff. Steven Kull is a political psychologist and is director of the Program for Public Consultation, School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. For two decades, he has conducted in-depth studies of public opinion on public policy issues, in the United States and around the world. LARGE AND GROWING MAJORITY FAVORS PERMANENT PAID MEDICAL Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY Responding to the Crisis of Democracy. PPC was developed in response to extensive evidence that democracy is in a crisis. The core principles of democracy are widely endorsed around the world, especially the principle that the will of the people should be the legitimating basis for government decisions. However, there is a widespread perception SURVEY ON MEDICAID EXPANSION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy NUCLEAR WEAPONS SURVEY Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common NY25 RESIDENTS FIND COMMON GROUND ON ENERGY AND THE NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy and the Environment. Rep. Morelle Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 449 residents of New York’s 25th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to reduce air AMERICANS SUPPORT GREATER FEDERAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE As Congress begins to debate the FY2018 budget, a new study reveals strong support for greater federal efforts to reduce poverty. The study, conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation (PPC), finds that majorities of Republicans and Democrats agree on numerous new options for federal poverty programs. PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONSEND FOR CONSULTATIONFREE CONSULTATION FOR DIVORCEPUBLIC CONSULTATION DEFINITIONPUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESSWHAT IS A CONSULTATION Program for Public Consultation 1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 232-7500 LARGE AND GROWING MAJORITY FAVORS PERMANENT PAID MEDICAL Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. BEST | SEARCH RESULTS | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Redistricting By Citizens, Rank-Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts Majorities of voters support a number of bold reforms to change how members of Congress are elected, including having congressional districts drawn by independent citizen commissions, and adopting ranked choice voting and multi-member districts, according to a new, in-depth survey from the University of Maryland’s Program ADMIN | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONRESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACYWHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATIONARCHIVE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. WHAT IS PUBLIC CONSULTATION? Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy ABOUT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATIONSEND FOR CONSULTATIONFREE CONSULTATION FOR DIVORCEPUBLIC CONSULTATION DEFINITIONPUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESSWHAT IS A CONSULTATION Program for Public Consultation 1301 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 232-7500 LARGE AND GROWING MAJORITY FAVORS PERMANENT PAID MEDICAL Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. BEST | SEARCH RESULTS | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Redistricting By Citizens, Rank-Choice Voting, Multi-Member Districts Majorities of voters support a number of bold reforms to change how members of Congress are elected, including having congressional districts drawn by independent citizen commissions, and adopting ranked choice voting and multi-member districts, according to a new, in-depth survey from the University of Maryland’s Program ADMIN | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN MAJORITY OPPOSES REPEALING NET Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall . In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1 st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. . Majorities of Democrats and independents favored MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans. Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top

policy areas.

POLICIES | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy CONTACT US | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION While Congress passed legislation requiring temporary paid family and medical leave for those affected by the coronavirus, a new in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland (PPC) finds that two-thirds of Americans believe such paid leave should be permanent—fueled by a marked shift among Republican

voters.

STAFF | PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION Allison Stettler, Operations Director Allison Stettler has more than 25 years of experience working with non-profit organizations. Before joining the Program for Public Consultation in 2013, she served as an information technology and graphic design consultant for a number non-profit organizations in the greater Washington region including the Chief Executives Organization (CEO), Junior LARGE AND GROWING MAJORITY FAVORS PERMANENT PAID MEDICAL Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common RESPONDING TO THE CRISIS OF DEMOCRACY PPC was developed in response to extensive evidence that democracy is in a crisis. The core principles of democracy are widely endorsed around the world, especially the principle that the will of the people should be the legitimating basis for government decisions. SURVEY ON MEDICAID EXPANSION Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common Ground on Energy NUCLEAR WEAPONS SURVEY Recent Posts. Large Majorities Favor Congressional Proposals Limiting Negative Consequences of Criminal Records for Jobs, Housing, Voting April 23, 2021; WI-02 Residents Agree on Reforms to Social Security, Eliminating Most of Shortfall and Increasing Some Benefits March 27, 2021; Six-in-Ten Voters Favor Carbon Fee and Rebate Plan March 24, 2021; NY25 Residents Find Common NY25 RESIDENTS FIND COMMON GROUND ON ENERGY AND THE Rep. Morelle Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 449 residents of New York’s 25th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases. The survey results were released at an online “Citizen Panel Forum” on Saturday. AMERICANS SUPPORT GREATER FEDERAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE As Congress begins to debate the FY2018 budget, a new study reveals strong support for greater federal efforts to reduce poverty. The study, conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation (PPC), finds that majorities of Republicans and Democrats agree on numerous new options for federal poverty programs. PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION

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LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS LIMITING NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF CRIMINAL RECORDS FOR JOBS, HOUSING, VOTING Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records. A representative sample of 2,487 American voters were given a detailed presentation of numerous proposed Congressional reforms that would restrict employers, licensing boards and public housing authorities from disqualifying

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WI-02 RESIDENTS AGREE ON REFORMS TO SOCIAL SECURITY, ELIMINATING MOST OF SHORTFALL AND INCREASING SOME BENEFITS Rep. Pocan Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 406 residents of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on steps that would resolve most of Social Security’s projected shortfall, while increasing benefits for many retirees. The survey results were released at an online “Citizen Panel… Energy / Environment SIX-IN-TEN VOTERS FAVOR CARBON FEE AND REBATE PLAN Bipartisan Majority Rejects Suspending Regulations on Emissions as Part of Plan – A new in-depth national survey finds that 62% of registered voters favor one of the few proposals for curbing greenhouse gas emissions that has support from both Republican and Democratic leaders — the carbon fee and rebate. This proposal would charge a fee on energy… Energy / Environment

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NY25 RESIDENTS FIND COMMON GROUND ON ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT Rep. Morelle Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings – In a unique survey of 449 residents of New York’s 25th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases. The survey results were released at an online “Citizen Panel…

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PA-7 RESIDENTS AGREE ON REFORMS TO REDUCE ROLE OF MONEY IN POLITICS Rep. Wild Attends “Citizen Panel Forum” to Discuss New Findings –  In a unique survey of 436 residents of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats approved of a number of proposals under consideration in Congress to curb the influence of big campaign donors. The survey results were released at an online “Citizen… DOZENS OF RECENT CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS HAVE BIPARTISAN PUBLIC SUPPORT, NEW ANALYSIS FINDS With the new Congress convening amidst challenges to the election results and violent street protests, it may appear that lawmakers are inevitably headed for the same kind of polarization that produced gridlock in the last Congress, one of the least productive in recent decades. This is widely assumed to be due to polarization in the…

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A new in-depth survey finds bipartisan majorities support a number of tax incentives that seek to reduce the use of fossil fuels. The proposals, all introduced in Congress, include measures to encourage developing alternative sources of clean energy–such as solar and wind, making homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient, and the use of electric…

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LARGE MAJORITIES OF PA-1 RESIDENTS AGREE ON NUMEROUS POLICE REFORMS Rep. Fitzpatrick Attends Forum to Discuss New Findings at Virtual “Citizen Panel” — A New Town Kind of Town Hall In a unique survey of 437 residents of Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, majorities of Republicans and Democrats agreed on all but two of nine different police reform measures now under consideration in Congress. Majorities of Democrats…

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MAJOR REPORT SHOWS NEARLY 150 ISSUES ON WHICH MAJORITIES OF REPUBLICANS & DEMOCRATS AGREE “Common Ground of the American People” Report Based on In-Depth Surveys of More than 80,000 Americans Defying conventional wisdom about a polarized electorate, a report based on in-depth surveys of more than 80,000 Americans shows that majorities from both parties agree on nearly 150 key policy positions across more than a dozen top policy areas. The…

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LARGE MAJORITIES FAVOR POLICE REFORMS IN CONGRESSIONAL BILLS When a representative sample of American voters were given a detailed presentation of ten police reform proposals in current Congressional bills, large majorities favored all of them. Majorities of Democrats and independents favored all ten proposals. Majorities of Republicans favored six of the proposals; the other four were found at least ”tolerable.” The proposals were…

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