Issue Areas

Each year, the Public Forum Institute develops different initiatives on emerging national issues. Typically, a series of activities will be conducted within each issue in different communities across the country. Other events will be held at the request of policymakers, business or government leaders, or foundations.

In addition to information on the Forum's initiatives, you will find links to policy papers, organizations active on the issue and other resources. 

Most recently the Public Forum Institute has focused on the following issues:

• Economic Development

• Education

• Energy & the Environment

• Entrepreneurship

• Health Care

• Homeland Security

• Oceans & Water

• Retirement Security

• Safe Schools

• Tax Policy

• Telecommunications & Technology

• Workforce Development

Economic Development

Education

Energy & the Environment

Entrepreneurship

Health Care

Homeland Security

Oceans & Water

Retirement Security

Safe Schools

Tax Policy

Telecommunications & Technology

Workforce Development