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Public Health Herald Newsletter

The Public Health Herald is a quarterly e-newsletter that provides timely information, new and alerts for legislators, staff and other policymakers focused on health and wellness.

Vol. 2, No. 1  - Teen Pregnancy Prevention (Fall 2009)
Vol. 1, No. 4  - Minimum Legal Drinking Age (Summer 2009)
Vol. 1, No. 3  - New Tobacco Products (Spring 2009)
Vol. 1, No. 2 - Cardiovascular Disease (Winter 2009)
Vol. 1, No. 1 -  Diabetes (Fall 2008)

State Health Notes - Archives

Dear State Health Notes Readers,
The final edition of State Health Notes was distributed in June 2009. It has been a joy to bring you the latest and greatest in health care from the states over the past 30 years. We have enjoyed talking with you, hearing from you, and interviewing many of you. Although we will no longer publish State Health Notes, we will continue to write about state health policy. You can keep up with the latest in state health news by regularly checking the NCSL web site. Thank you for your support. 

 

 

 

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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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