Current Cultural Policy News Today

Sweeping Cultural Changes in Medicine Offer Opportunities for Disability Insurance Innovations, Says Guardian
The economic and societal forces that have transformed the medical profession over the past decade open the door to new approaches to income protection, according to The Guardian L

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:07:00 -0800

What makes Renfrew County unique
STEPHEN UHLER suhler@thedailyobserver.ca An ambitious project to determine what makes Pembroke and Renfrew County unique compared to other regions in the world is continuing to progress, with its steering committee ready to present a draft cultural policy to local municipalities in March.[...]

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:41:43 -0800

Professor’s new book takes political, cultural look at tobacco policies
By: Lacey Palmer West Virginia University political science Professor Donley Studlar has published a new book ...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:09:20 -0800

Beverly Cultural Council awards grants
BEVERLY — The Beverly Cultural Council has awarded grants totaling more than $11,000 to 22 artists or groups. Twelve of the 22 recipients live in Beverly, while the others are from across the North Shore. All of the projects or events will take place in Beverly, the council said.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:01:55 -0800

Policy and Politics of Contraception Rule Fiercely Debated Within White House
“What are we doing here?” asked Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, stepping outside his wheelhouse to ask about a rising storm involving the Obama administration and the Catholic Church. “What’s the point?” It was the Fall of 2011 and Panetta had read about a proposed Obama...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:51:21 -0800