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Provide a problem identification that includes both the client (a state legislature of a specific state) and topic (from one of the topics provided in the CDC’s Polaris PortalLinks to an external site). Please use the following format to develop this problem identification sentence:
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What actions should [the legislature of a specific state] take to [address, prevent, reduce, improve, etc.] [topic] in [state]?
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In 150-300 words, summarize:
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Why you are interested in this topic;
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The types of options you anticipate you will include in your policy analysis (Hint: Please refer to the types of things discussed under “What Works” in the CDC Polaris summary for the topic and the example legislation for the topic presented in Modules 1-4);
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Why the types of options you will recommend are within the “powers and values” of this stated client? (Please refer to pages 340-341 in the “Policy Analysis Overview” section of Chapter 14 of the textbook for an explanation of a client’s “powers and values”.)