Posted August 15, 2023 States Search for Ways to Keep Kids Safe on Social Media The risk of real-life harm is prompting states to find ways to mitigate the impact social media can have on kids, from California’s Age Appropriate Design Code Act—which seeks to help protect children’s data online—to... State Legislatures News, Policy, Health, Human Services, Legislative Summit, Technology and Communication
Posted August 11, 2023 To Combat Overdose Crisis, States Bring Tough New Laws to Fight Against Fentanyl Policymakers are taking action to mitigate the distribution, manufacture and sale of fentanyl; investing in harm reduction strategies and awareness campaigns; and using opioid settlement funds to train first responders. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted August 2, 2023 In a Summer Marked by Extreme Heat, Some Suggest It Is Time for a National Cooling Standard President Joe Biden asked the Department of Labor to issue the first-ever Hazard Alert for heat and to ramp up enforcement to protect workers from extreme heat. Beyond enforcement, some would like to see a national cooling standard... State Legislatures News, Policy, Health, Labor and Employment
Posted July 31, 2023 A Dose of Relief: How States Are Spending Opioid Settlement Money As state lawmakers take a role in appropriating some of the funds coming from settlements with opioid manufacturers, they hope to ensure the money is used to prevent opioid misuse and provide treatment for opioid users. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted July 27, 2023 Legislative Summary: Addressing Disparities in Access to Health Care To better understand and address health disparities in their states, lawmakers within the last year created advisory committees and boards, increased access to health care services and addressed workforce shortages. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted July 27, 2023 New State and Federal Policies Expand Access to Free School Meals As the federal school meal program gets back on track after the pandemic, states and the federal government are proposing significant new policies that will shape the program’s future. State Legislatures News, Policy, Education, Health, Human Services