Develop a four- to five-page APA-style paper that assesses a public policy of your choice that directly impacts the local government in the area where you reside. You must include the details of the public policy and analyze the effects (positive and negative) the selected policy has on the local government's operational budget.

Your paper must be four to five pages (not including title and reference pages) and must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide. You must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.