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Health Policy Update

Every week ASTHO's State Health Policy and Federal Government Affairs teams examine trends and developments in public health law. These pieces, collectively called Health Policy Update, are a regular feature on ASTHO's blog. The posts explore a wide range of topics through both a legislative and regulatory lens.

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Likely Public Health Legislative Trends for 2025

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Small Steps to Support and Compensate the Public Health Workforce

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Hemp’s Hazy Legal Status Challenges Public Health Efforts

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Health Education Kiosks Meet Diverse Needs in California Community

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Public Health Thank You Day

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Lame Duck Session Priorities in Congress

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South Carolina Levels Up Public Health Leadership With New Program

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States’ Growing Efforts to Eliminate PFAS

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How Massachusetts Streamlines Data Sharing to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness

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Balancing Structure and Flexibility for Effective Public Health Planning

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What Public Health Leaders Need to Know About HTI-2 Proposed Rule

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