Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our followers, collaborators and community members ☘️

As an Irish-based study, we appreciate our partnerships with both national and international stakeholders 🇮🇪🇺🇸🇬🇧

Go n-éiri an t-ádh na nGael leat! ☘️

#financialincentives #smokingcessation #research #Ireland

Happy New Year from the COMPASS project! 🎉🥂

We can’t wait for what 2026 has in store for us! 🙌

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#Newyear #smokingcessation #research #Ireland #financialincentives #quitsmoking #RCSI

We would like to wish all our followers, collaborators and community members a very happy and peaceful Christmas🎄

We look forward to keeping you up to date on all things COMPASS in 2026! 🎉

#smokingcessation #financialincentives #Ireland #research #RCSI

Historic Preservation Commission proposes 25% tax credit for restoration projects The commission introduces a new financial authority for historic structure restoration tax credits.

Bel Air's Historic Preservation Commission is proposing a game-changing 25% tax credit for restoration projects, aiming to boost the town's architectural heritage!

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#BelAirHarfordCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #FinancialIncentives #CommunityHeritage #CivicAccountability

Our pilot Financial Incentive Intervention to Stop Smoking (FISS) in Ireland, in partnership with the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme is mentioned in this years’ HSE Health and Wellbeing Report.

Have a read of the segment below 📑👇

#HSE #financialincentives #stopsmoking #ireland

Massachusetts Senate Bill Seeks to Incentivize Local Climate Resilience Policies Bill promotes financial incentives for municipalities adopting climate resilience strategies

Massachusetts is stepping up its game with a new Senate bill that offers financial incentives to municipalities for adopting crucial climate resilience strategies.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #FinancialIncentives #LocalPolicy

Panel Discusses Energy Storage Incentives for Low-Income Customers in Connecticut and Puerto Rico Panelists highlight capacity payments and aggregator roles in energy storage initiatives.

Maryland's latest hearing on the 9761 Drive Act could revolutionize energy storage access for low-income customers by introducing innovative aggregator roles and capacity payments.

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#MD #MarylandLowIncome #CitizenPortal #EnergyStorage #FinancialIncentives #CommunitySolar

Putin to offer financial incentives to Trump at Ukraine summit Russian leader plans to discuss economic ties, in appeal to Trump’s business instincts, alongside future of Ukraine

#vladimirputin #Trump #Russia #Ukraine #money #financialincentives

The Guardian:

Putin to offer financial incentives to Trump at Ukraine summit:

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

#FinancialIncentives = #Bribes

City Council explores housing fund strategies including short term rental tax revenue Council considers a linkage fee and short term rental tax for affordable housing fund.

Wheat Ridge City Council is taking bold steps to tackle the affordable housing crisis with innovative funding strategies and partnerships.

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#WheatRidgeCityJeffersonCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #WheatRidgeAffordableHousing #HousingStrategies #FinancialIncentives

School Board discusses $500 bonuses for teachers and substitute costs School Board opens dialogue on teacher bonuses and financial implications for substitutes.

The Aurora City School District Board is debating a new $500 bonus for teachers, raising questions about its impact on morale versus the cost of substitutes.

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#AuroraCitySchoolDistricts #OH #CitizenPortal #FinancialIncentives #TeacherSupport #AuroraCitySchools #EducationReform

California health officials outline eligibility for Medi-Cal behavioral health funding Officials clarify eligibility criteria and funding availability for Medi-Cal behavioral health providers

California is launching a game-changing Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program in 2025 to tackle the critical shortage of behavioral health providers!

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#CA #CitizenPortal #CommunityHealthServices #FinancialIncentives #HealthProviderShortage

Monona City Council approves $50K loan for home renovation at 4806 Reagan Terrace Council approves loan for basement remodel, adding bedroom and office space.

Monona's Finance & Personnel Committee just approved a $50K loan to transform a basement into a dream space, boosting local property values and enhancing community living!

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#MononaDaneCounty #WI #CommunityDevelopment #HomeImprovement #FinancialIncentives #CitizenPortal

Pennsylvania establishes bill credit for community energy facility subscribers Subscribers to community energy facilities receive monetary credits for generated energy.

Pennsylvania is rewarding community energy subscribers with money for the power they help generate—talk about turning sunshine into savings!

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#PA #RenewableEnergy #CommunitySustainability #FinancialIncentives #PennsylvaniaEnergy #CitizenPortal

City officials announce $10K bonuses for printer workers to expedite project City officials propose $10K bonuses to printer workers for timely project completion.

Flint City Council is considering $10K bonuses to supercharge productivity among city workers, signaling a bold step towards revitalizing city services!

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#FlintCityGeneseeCounty #MI #FlintCity #WorkforceProductivity #FinancialIncentives #CitizenPortal #CityOperations

Tennessee amends Future Teacher scholarship eligibility and award amounts Tennessee revises Future Teacher scholarship requirements to include teaching commitments in targeted settings.

Tennessee's House Bill 504 is set to transform the teaching landscape by offering $5,000 scholarships to aspiring educators willing to commit to high-need areas for two years.

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#TN #CitizenPortal #FinancialIncentives #EducationalEquity #TennesseeEducation #TeacherShortage

Marlborough explores affordable housing subsidies and zoning for new developments Marlborough discusses strategies for affordable housing, focusing on subsidies and zoning regulations.

Narberth Borough is taking bold steps towards affordable housing, discussing strategic zoning and financial incentives to ensure everyone can find a home in the community.

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#NarberthMontgomeryCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #NarberthAffordableHousing #FinancialIncentives

3/9 The system encourages hospitals to "game the system" by manipulating diagnoses to increase payments. "The incentive is to list all diagnoses you can possibly list... as some will increase payment even if it doesn't change management."
#SystemGaming #FinancialIncentives
#ABpoli #ABhealth

Connecticut General Assembly introduces first-time homebuyer savings accounts bill Legislators propose savings accounts with tax deductions for first-time homebuyers in Connecticut

Connecticut is taking a big step towards homeownership with a new bill that could help first-time buyers save money and tackle rising housing costs!

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#CT #CitizenPortal #FinancialIncentives #EconomicGrowth #HousingAffordability

Nebraska amends Rural Health Systems Act to enhance financial assistance for healthcare students Revised financial limits for healthcare student loans aim to address profession shortages in Nebraska.

Nebraska's new Bill 312 could revolutionize healthcare access in rural areas by offering up to $30,000 per year in financial assistance for medical students and professionals willing to serve underserved communities.

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#NE #RuralHealthcare #CitizenPortal #FinancialIncentives

Waukegan City Council weighs amendments to TIF funding for downtown redevelopment project Council discusses changing TIF funding rules to secure a $900K upfront development grant.

Waukegan's City Council is on the brink of a transformative redevelopment project, but will a $900K upfront grant put taxpayers at risk?

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#WaukeganDuPageCounty #IL #TaxpayerProtection #FinancialIncentives #WaukeganDevelopment #CitizenPortal #UrbanRedevelopment

Kentucky Governor approves hazardous duty pay for National Guard during emergencies Governor allows hazardous duty pay for Kentucky National Guard in declared emergencies

Kentucky's House Bill 776 is set to transform support for National Guard members during emergencies, introducing hazardous duty pay and reshaping military operations in the state.

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#KY #EmergencyResponse #FinancialIncentives #MilitarySupport #CitizenPortal

Education authority establishes new supplemental awards for high school graduates Authority announces supplemental awards linked to ACT scores for high school graduates

Kentucky's new House Bill 249 promises to reward high school students financially for their ACT scores, igniting a heated debate over educational equity and college readiness.

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#KY #FinancialIncentives #AcademicAchievement #HigherEducationAccess #CitizenPortal

Oklahoma banks gain interest deductions for agricultural loans starting 2025 Oklahoma financial institutions can deduct agricultural loan interest from taxable income beginning 2025.

Oklahoma's House Bill 2745 could revolutionize agricultural lending by allowing banks to deduct interest on loans, but will it truly benefit small lenders and local farmers?

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#OK #CitizenPortal #FinancialIncentives #RuralDevelopment #EconomicGrowth

Lottery sales surge as jackpots climb to record highs, experts reveal player behavior trends Lottery ticket sales surge dramatically as jackpots reach $10 million or more, experts confirm.

As lottery jackpots soar to staggering heights, consumer interest skyrockets—revealing the surprising psychology behind ticket sales!

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#WA #CitizenPortal #ConsumerBehavior #FinancialIncentives #PublicRevenue

Tracked Physical Activity Levels Before and After a Change in Incentive Strategy Among UK Adults Using a Rewards App: Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study Background: Financial incentives delivered via apps appear to be effective in encouraging physical activity. However, the literature on different incentive strategies is limited, and the question remains whether financial incentives offer a cost-effective…

JMIR Formative Res: Tracked Physical Activity Levels Before and After a Change in Incentive Strategy Among UK Adults Using a Rewards App: Retrospective Quasi-Experimental Study #PhysicalActivity #FinancialIncentives #HealthApps #WearableTechnology #FitnessIncentives

Text messages with financial rewards boost weight loss in obese men, study finds Study found that combining behavioral text messages with financial incentives promotes significant weight loss in obese men, while text messages alone do not.

Text messages with financial rewards boost weight loss in obese men, study finds 💡📱💰 www.news-medical.net/news/2024051... #Obesity #WeightLoss #MensHealth #FinancialIncentives #BehavioralScience #ClinicalTrial #HealthIntervention #Wellness #PublicHealth

Yesterday the first chapter of my dissertation was accepted to @PsychScience 🎉🥳 can’t wait to share it & contribute to literature evaluating behavioral persistence after financial incentives end! #consocsci #behaviorchange #financialincentives #AcademicTwitter #phdlife

Canadian Paralympic athletes will receive financial recognition for podium performances | Canadian P... GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 24, 2024 – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) today announced a new program that will recognize Canadian Paralympians for podium performances, providing a financial reward fo...

Canadian Paralympic athletes will receive financial recognition for podium performances | Canadian Paralympic Committee ap236.com/LQTghw #CdnParalympic #Incentives #PerformanceBonus #ParalympicGames #FinancialIncentives #EqualPay #cdnpoli