Public Health Law Center

We were thrilled to present the 2024 Game Changer Award to Vayong (Vaj Zoo) Moua (Muas) last night. His commitment to advancing health equity is truly inspiring. Congratulations, Vayong, for this well-deserved recognition!

Food insecurity affects nearly all communities, disproportionately impacting women, children, and people of color. We are thrilled to begin a three-year cooperative agreement with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS’s Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovation Program. Collaborating with partners to support #maternal and child health populations facing #nutrition security challenges, we will work together to advance equitable policies for parents and their babies. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gyZ5RZ_g

Regulating how tobacco companies market their products can often carry more legal risk than regulating tobacco sales. Join us tomorrow, 10/23 at 1:30 PM ET, for a webinar exploring the state and federal constitutional limits to regulating commercial speech in #NewYorkState. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3TCUN35

Over the past 15 years, nearly two dozen FDA lawyers have left the agency to advise, litigate for, or work with the tobacco and vaping industries—all while teen vaping rates tripled among middle and high school students. Our executive director, Joelle Lester, says, “Many public health advocates have been bewildered and frustrated by the slow pace of federal rulemaking and the FDA’s failure to address even the most basic tobacco regulatory problems." Read more from The Examination here:

At this year’s #APHA2024, this fantastic group will be hosting a session focused on the health risks associated with indoor fuel combustion and the steps we can take to create safer, healthier homes. Our panelists from RMI, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Public Health Law Center, PSE Healthy Energy, and American Lung Association will share what you need to know about the latest research, policies, and community-driven solutions. Register to join us in Minneapolis! https://lnkd.in/g5nQyHqi

We're Hiring! Join our team as a Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney in a fully remote position. We are seeking passionate legal professionals who are dedicated to continuous learning, particularly in the areas of racial justice and health equity. Candidates should hold a JD degree and have at least five years of relevant experience. Apply by 11/4 here: https://lnkd.in/ge4gsy8H

Yesterday, we were honored to have our policy analyst, Colin Welker, join Hershel Walker Clark, Jay Macedo, and Clinton Isham—representing a national coalition of Tribal #PublicHealth advocates—on the 'Reclaim Sacred Tobacco' panel at the Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights' Clearing the Air Institute.

Join us for two insightful webinars on commercial tobacco control next week. Register today! 📅 Tuesday, 10/22: With the FDA recently authorizing additional e-cigarette products, tobacco companies are pushing a questionable “harm reduction” narrative. Join us to discuss federal regulations on e-cigarettes and how #publichealth advocates can counter the tobacco industry’s “smoke-free” alternatives. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gpm_mXBg 📅 Wednesday, 10/23: Regulating how tobacco companies market their products can often carry more legal risk than regulating tobacco sales. Join us to explore the state and federal constitutional limits to regulating commercial speech in #NewYorkState. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3TCUN35

Celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay by recognizing Indigenous communities' histories, cultures, and contributions. Discover how we support Tribal health through policy approaches that highlight Indigenous foodways, promote culturally relevant physical activity opportunities, and address #publichealth problems posed by commercial tobacco here: https://lnkd.in/gHjJ465m

As #Colorado enacts building performance standards to make large structures more environmentally friendly, legal challenges from the hotel industry and others could slow progress. Our staff attorney Daniel Carpenter-Gold explains, “By bringing these lawsuits in a lot of different places…the industry can generate the idea that these are risky, and therefore drive away local governments from doing it.” Learn more about how these lawsuits can affect #publichealth here: https://lnkd.in/dBD4TvXn