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The government slashed its public opinion research budget by nearly $12 million last year — a worrying dip for policy-makers who rely on polling to understand what citizens truly care about, especially on critical issues like healthcare and safety. While some argue the drop may be election-year related, experts warn that sustained cuts could undermine democracy’s heartbeat: informed, responsive governance. Without robust public sentiment data, policymakers risk drifting away from the people they’re meant to serve.

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