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Could Metro East become the Midwest’s next major film hub?

Construction has begun on Hollywood River Studios, a planned $95 million film and television production complex in Wood River, Illinois. Supporters say the development could bring hundreds of jobs and new economic activity to the region.

However, USC Price Professor Michael Thom questions whether Illinois’ generous film tax credits will provide enough value for taxpayers.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/UxP2xodp0S

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Don’t let a missed deadline keep you from having a say in California’s future. 🗳️
California’s General Election is Tuesday, November 3.

Today, October 19, is the last day to register online.

Registering is quick and easy, and getting it done now can save time whether you vote by mail, drop off your ballot or vote in person at a USC Vote Center.

Check your registration status or register today through TurboVote USC
Link here: https://t.co/dHYNN9QoUf

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When crisis hits Los Angeles, who comes together to help—and how?

Over the past 25 years, foundations, civic leaders and community organizations have joined forces to respond to some of L.A.’s toughest challenges.

A new report from USC Price’s Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy traces these evolving partnerships, offering a look at how collaboration and community voices are shaping the city’s future.

See how L.A. philanthropy has evolved—and what comes next.

Read the story: https://t.co/bALFJO0pQE
Explore the report: https://t.co/QvSY9z9AXl

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Could a tax on California’s billionaires help protect healthcare—and who would decide how the money is spent?

California’s proposed one-time wealth tax aims to offset federal healthcare cuts. But questions remain about how much revenue it would generate, when funding would arrive and whether it could provide lasting support.

USC Price Professor Glenn Melnick highlights why the details matter: “But in fact, they can be used for other things later.”

Chech out @Marketplace for a closer look at the proposal and what it could mean for California’s healthcare system: https://t.co/GC56fsA8P4

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The deadline is getting closer, Trojans. 🗳️

California’s General Election is Tuesday, November 3, and now is the time to make sure you’re ready to participate. The deadline to register to vote is October 19.

Already registered? Take a moment to double-check your registration status. Still need to register? USC Votes makes it easy to get started through TurboVote.

Don’t wait until the deadline. Check your registration status or register today through TurboVote: https://t.co/dHYNN9QoUf

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🌎 Can stronger communities lead to a stronger democracy?

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam joined a discussion at the USC Capital Campus on how rebuilding community connections, encouraging civic participation, and empowering younger generations can strengthen democracy and bring people together across differences.

🔗 Read how the next generation can help lead a civic revival: https://t.co/C4SPaAPZ56

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Want a closer look at your student’s experience at USC Price? Join us for Trojan Family Weekend, October 29–November 1.

Sit in on a class, hear faculty discuss housing, health care and livable communities, and learn from alumni about the paths they’ve taken since graduation. You can also meet fellow Price families at the Dean’s Reception on Friday, October 30.

Explore the schedule and register for Trojan Family Weekend: https://t.co/7kGjoDoKtw

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💰 Billions of dollars are being distributed to combat the opioid crisis. But where is the money going?

Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, Landen Scott and Seema Pessar emphasize the importance of transparency, accountability and evidence-based investments in addiction treatment, prevention and harm reduction.

As the opioid crisis continues to evolve, how policymakers allocate these funds could shape public health outcomes for years to come.

🔗 Read the full analysis to learn how governments can make the most of opioid settlement funding: https://t.co/urB5RjTnpG

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Big news for USC Price! ✌️

Our Master of Public Policy (MPP) program has officially earned a STEM designation, recognizing the growing role of data, technology and analytical skills in public policy.

From identifying community needs to developing solutions to complex challenges, USC Price students are gaining the skills to turn data and research into meaningful change.

Learn what this designation means for our students and the communities they’ll serve: https://t.co/QW2Zwld1GC

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Could pop-up shade sails be LA’s savior amidst major heat waves?

Researchers and community partners involved with ShadeLA are testing temporary shade sails, pop-up tents and other structures that can provide relief in areas where trees are scarce or take decades to mature.

Expanding shade can protect public health and make sidewalks, parks and transit stops safer during increasingly intense heat waves. But complicated permitting processes could prevent these solutions from being deployed where they are needed most.

Read the full @latimes story: https://t.co/Ds6ymq3AR0

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Should billionaires pay more in taxes? And what would that mean for #California?

California’s proposed billionaire tax has sparked a big debate. Join economists Emmanuel Saez of @UCBerkeley and Matthew E. Kahn of @USCDornsife as they go head-to-head on #Prop40 and what a billionaire tax could mean for the state.

From funding health care to concerns about wealthy residents leaving California, there’s a lot to unpack. So, would a billionaire tax help California, or create new challenges?

Come hear both sides and join the conversation! Learn more and register for Zoom: https://t.co/SMKKSuWc4R

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From prior authorizations to reimbursement challenges, insurance policies can create real barriers for both physicians and patients.

These challenges go beyond paperwork and payments. They can affect patient access, physician workflows, and the overall delivery of care.

Professor Paul Ginsburg talks about how competition and regulation shape healthcare costs, provider incentives, and the delivery of care.

Read more in @Medscape: https://t.co/steCmwW6tP

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The fall semester is flying by, but there’s still time to connect with USC Price this October!

Explore our upcoming information sessions and events, and register for any that interest you: https://t.co/n9kBxr4puh

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Want to make your voice heard, and participate in democracy? Don't miss the deadline to vote!

California's General Election is on Tuesday, November 3rd. Have you registered? October 19th is the LAST day to be registered to vote!

You can check your status or register today: https://t.co/NOASGt4E7F

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Film tax credits promise jobs and investment. But what do taxpayers get in return?

As Illinois expands incentives to attract film and television productions, USC Price Professor Michael Thom questions whether the public benefits justify the costs.

“The general rule of thumb is that for every $1 taxpayers give Hollywood, taxpayers get back 10 to 20 cents,” Thom says. “Who would invest their money in something with that kind of a return on investment?”

Read the reporting from @nprillinois: https://t.co/jQnR4pwZJy

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What does zoning have to do with school segregation? More than you might think. 🏘️🏫

New research presented at a USC Political Institutions and Political Economy (PIPE) Collaborative workshop, UC Riverside Assistant Professor Stan Oklobdzija, explores how zoning and land use policies can shape where families live — and, in turn, which schools their children attend.

Read more about the research and the PIPE Collaborative: https://t.co/ZI08qkho0k

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Who shows up to vote can shape the policies that hit closest to home.

In @AARP's look at the 2026 midterm elections, USC Price Professor Jeffrey Jenkins explains how older adults’ consistent voter turnout gives them influence over issues such as Social Security, health care costs and retirement affordability.

“An individual citizen’s vote is worth more in midterms years. If high-turnout groups such as older adults vote in midterms, politicians will absolutely be interested in what issues are important to them.” USC Price Professor Jeffrey Jenkins explains.

Read more about what’s at stake for older voters in the 2026 midterms: https://t.co/XYk5Nb4UtI

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Can climate action and economic growth advance together? California’s AB 32 offers 20 years of evidence.

Co-authored by Fran Pavley, environmental policy director at the USC Schwarzenegger Institute (@GovArnoldUSC), and signed into law in 2006 by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, AB 32 set a statewide limit on greenhouse gas emissions and helped establish California as a global climate leader.

Since its passage, the state’s GDP per capita has grown by 41% while emissions per capita have fallen by 29%. A new report from Next 10 examines what made that progress possible—and what California’s experience can teach us as growing energy demands, rising costs and aging infrastructure shape the next generation of climate policy.

Read the full report: https://t.co/Z5Tn3jH624

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Thinking about graduate school—and how to turn your commitment to the common good into a career?

Join us Oct. 15 for the USC Price Fall Mixer! Meet current students, alumni and faculty from our MPA, MPP, MHA and MUP programs while discovering what it’s really like to be part of the Price community.

Whether you’re preparing to apply or just beginning to explore your options, we’d love to meet you. Light bites will be served, and parking information will be provided after registration.

Register here: https://t.co/UbsVj08yJV

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How do villages become urban towns from within?

Join USC Price alumnus Gregory Randolph in conversation with Professor Elizabeth Currid-Halkett about his new book, Urbanization from Within, part of the DUPSA Urban Growth Series.

Explore how population growth, local economies and migrants’ connections to their hometowns are transforming villages in India—and changing how we understand urban growth.

📅 Friday, October 16 | 1–2 p.m.
📍 RGL 215
🍕 Pizza and light refreshments provided
👥 Open to the public

Bring your questions and RSVP here: https://t.co/Ix76yQoe0z