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CHIPRA Turns One Year Old

One year after being signed into law, the Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) continues to help states cover kids. More 

Federal Health Reform: Updated Jan. 27

What Happens Now! With the  U.S. Senate election  from Massachusetts on January 19th the path of health reform legislation changed. More 

Fighting Obesity

First lady Michelle Obama Tuesday announced a national initiative aimed at reducing childhood obesity by improving childhood nutrition and physical activity. More

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Access to Health Care: Legislative Tracking 2010

2010 Bills related to state health reform and access to health care. About 46 million Americans lacked health insurance coverage in 2008. More

 

State Legislation Opposing Certain Health Reform, 2010

30 states are considering action to block mandated insurance or required payments in health reforms.  NCSL's web report updated February 9, 2010. More

State Medical Marijuana Laws

Currently, 15 states and the District of Columbia have laws allowing some form of the medical use of marijuana. Recent federal statements to relax prosecution for distribution for medical use have allowed states some wiggle room to regulate. More

Health Reform: State Examples

Congress and several states are considering a variety of major health reforms, many of which already have been tested at the state level. More

 

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