ICYMI: In Northeast Ohio, Braver Angels and VOP brought residents together to deliberate on the federal budget. Participants found surprising bipartisan common ground and endorsed a new way for Congress to hear the people. Read more:

Today's the day for our Civic Engagement event with Braver Angels in Northeastern Ohio! When communities and elected officials collaborate, everyone benefits. That’s what this is all about: constructive engagement to strengthen democracy and improve decision-making.

In partnership with Braver Angels, Voice of the People surveyed two of Ohio’s most purple districts on federal spending and taxes. At our upcoming Civic Engagement event, residents will deliberate and share their recommendations for shaping the 2026 federal budget.

VOP and Braver Angels are partnering up to host a Civic Renewal event where Ohio residents from two purple districts will discuss federal spending and taxes! New survey results will also be revealed to guide 2026 budget recommendations during this unique event.

Majorities in both parties support regulating deep fakes. PPC data shows 80% of respondents favored labelling all deepfakes that are shared publicly. Sen. Klobuchar's recent experience highlights why the public feels it's urgent:

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Take a look at this Government Technology article highlighting the recent Program for Public Consultation AI survey, which found bipartisan agreement on requiring government oversight of decision-making AI programs and more:

According to a national @ppc_umd survey, most Americans prefer creating a path to citizenship for long-term undocumented immigrants over mass deportation. Majorities also back mandatory E-Verify and more work visas as a way to reduce illegal immigration.

79% of Americans favor requiring AI programs to pass a government test, to prevent discrimination and law-breaking, before they can be put into use, including 84% of Rs and 81% of Ds. Support is essentially unchanged since 2024 (81%). For more:

Civic Engagement event incoming!. With the deadline for the 2026 federal budget approaching, VOP and @braverangels are hosting an in-person event in Northeast Ohio to give the people a greater voice in federal spending and taxation.

Overwhelming common ground among Americans when it comes to banning lethal autonomous weapons (able to fire on targets without human control). A new survey by @ppc_umd finds 3 in 4 Americans favor the US leading the way in developing an international treaty banning such weapons.

While the White House's AI Action Plan opposes regulation, a new survey finds 8 in 10 Americans favor many: from requiring AI that make healthcare or lending decisions to pass a test to ensure they're unbiased and law-abiding, to a ban on using deepfakes in political campaigns.

VOP and Braver Angels will host a Civic Renewal event where Ohio residents from two purple districts will discuss federal spending and taxes. New survey data from these districts will also be unveiled to inform 2026 budget recommendations. 🔗

A national @ppc_umd survey found that most Americans oppose mass deportation to address undocumented immigrants. They prefer a path to citizenship, increasing the number of work visas, mandating employers use E-Verify, and more border patrol. More via AP:

Amid changes to SNAP benefits in many states, @ppc_umd data shows majorities of Americans support most food types to be purchased, including chips, ice cream and soda. Support has increased across party lines since 2017. Via ABC News :

As Russia considers restarting its nuclear testing, @ppc_umd survey data has found that a bipartisan majority of Americans (75%) favor the US continuing its moratorium on nuclear testing. From AP:

A @ppc_umd survey showing bipartisan support for banning congressional and presidential stock trading was cited in a Blaze article on proposed Congressional stock trading legislation. Americans support the ban - read more: