issue

a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about:

environmental/ethical/personal issues

As employers we need to be seen to be addressing (= dealing with) these issues sympathetically.

Don't worry about who will do it - that's just a side issue (= not the main problem).

to produce or provide something official:

The office will be issuing permits on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

The school issued a statement about its plans to the press./The school issued the press with a statement about its plans.