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health-policy2 days ago

MAHA Momentum: Statehouses Poised to Shape 2026 Health Policy

RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda is gaining steam in state legislatures, with West Virginia enacting a dye ban and about 75 dye-related bills filed in 2025 across 37 states; the Rural Health Transformation Program ties funding to MAHA reforms, fueling policy efforts on vaccines, fluoride, PFAS, and SNAP in numerous states, while California advances ultraprocessed-food rules and industry groups push for faster corporate action—setting the stage for a vigorous state-led health policy push in 2026.

via CBS News|
#food-dyes#health-policy#state-legislation
local-government2 months ago

Illinois approves $1.5B plan to overhaul Chicago-area public transit

Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit funding package to prevent major service cuts in Chicago, including new revenue sources like sales tax redirects, toll increases, and no fare hikes for a year, while removing proposed taxes on streaming and luxury goods. The bill aims to address the transit agencies' financial struggles caused by pandemic-related ridership drops and federal grant reductions.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#chicago-transit#illinois#local-government
health5 months ago

RFK Jr. Advocates for Food Dye Regulations in Red States

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement has successfully gained bipartisan support, leading to the passage of laws banning artificial food dyes and additives in several red states, traditionally a Democratic issue, with some states also restricting food benefits for low-income Americans. This shift highlights a growing focus on food safety and health across political lines.

via ABC News|
#artificial-food-dyes#bipartisan-support#food-laws
health5 months ago

States and Senators Respond to RFK Jr.'s Impact on Vaccine Science and Panel Credibility

States are proactively modifying their vaccine policies and protections in response to recent federal changes and leadership shifts, aiming to ensure continued access and insurance coverage for vaccines despite potential federal guideline alterations, especially following actions by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and changes in CDC recommendations.

via WIRED|
#covid-19#federal-policy#health
politics5 months ago

Debate Over Masked ICE Agents Sparks State and Local Concerns

Several Democratic-leaning states and cities are considering or proposing laws to ban ICE agents from wearing masks and to require them to display IDs during operations, aiming to increase transparency and prevent impersonation, amid concerns over the conduct of plainclothes agents and community safety. These proposals could lead to legal conflicts with the federal government, which argues such restrictions could demonize agents, while local officials emphasize community safety and accountability.

via Axios|
#civil-liberties#ice#immigration-enforcement
politics1 year ago

Supreme Court Leans Toward Upholding Tennessee's Transgender Care Ban for Minors

The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority appeared skeptical of a challenge to Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, suggesting such issues should be decided by state legislatures. The case, brought by three transgender children and their parents, argues the ban violates constitutional equal protection rights. The law prohibits treatments like puberty blockers for gender transition but allows them for other medical conditions. A decision is expected by summer.

via NPR|
#gender-affirming-care#politics#state-legislation
politics1 year ago

California's Strategic Defense Against Trump's Policies

California has been preparing to counter potential federal policies under a re-elected Donald Trump by enacting state laws that protect abortion rights, same-sex marriage, and stricter gun laws. The state has also considered funding for natural disasters independently and has a history of challenging federal overreach in court. Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials are committed to defending California's progressive values against any adversarial federal actions, with preparations already in place to address issues like immigration and healthcare.

via The Guardian US|
#california#donald-trump#federal-government
politics1 year ago

Mixed Results for Abortion Rights in Recent State Votes

In recent state elections, seven out of ten states voted to protect abortion rights, while three states maintained existing restrictions. States like Missouri, Arizona, Colorado, and Maryland passed amendments to safeguard abortion access, countering restrictive measures enacted after the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota, however, upheld their restrictive abortion laws. The results reflect a growing trend of voter support for abortion rights, despite some states' resistance.

via Fox News|
#abortion#constitutional-amendments#politics
politics1 year ago

Abortion Rights Win in Majority of States, Face Setbacks in Florida and South Dakota

In recent state elections, measures to protect abortion rights were largely successful, with voters in seven out of ten states approving protections. However, Florida's Amendment 4, which sought to enshrine abortion rights, failed to meet the 60% threshold needed to pass, and South Dakota and Nebraska also rejected measures to expand abortion access. Meanwhile, states like Missouri and Colorado voted to enhance abortion protections, reflecting a mixed but predominantly pro-abortion rights trend across the country.

via Rolling Stone|
#abortion#ballot-measures#elections
local-news1 year ago

NYC to Spray for Mosquitoes Next Week: Health Dept

New York City's health department will start spraying mosquito killer in parts of Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, and the Bronx on Friday. State Sen. Jessica Ramos is considering a mayoral run next year. A 90-year-old Park Slope crossing guard is retiring. New social media regulations for minors and packaging reduction measures are set to pass in New York.

via Gothamist|
#health-department#local-news#mosquito-spraying