by laurakrupar | May 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
This fact sheet defines racial equity and discusses the public health impacts of racism. It also provides methods for reducing the burden of racism and achieving racial equity.
by laurakrupar | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
This resource provides an overview of the evolving legal and regulatory framework for public health authority in the U.S., emphasizing the need for strengthened and modernized public health laws and infrastructure to effectively respond to communicable diseases,...
by laurakrupar | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
This resource discusses Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of Senate Bill 1, which aimed to limit the state health department’s emergency powers by capping emergency orders at 28 days without legislative approval. It also mentions her signing of...
by laurakrupar | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
This resource discusses positive policy developments during the COVID-19 pandemic that have helped public health departments adapt and better serve their communities. It highlights legal and policy innovations aimed at making public health systems more effective,...
by laurakrupar | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
This resource reports that Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed a bill that would have given lawmakers more authority over his emergency COVID-19 decisions, highlighting the ongoing political and legal battles regarding pandemic restrictions in the state.
