November 19, 2018
Science Direct, Jennifer Pomeranz, November 19, 2018- Introduction In the U.S., federal, state, and local governments have various legal tools to support public health and prevent diet-related disease, including enacting policy and bringing lawsuits against businesses that produce harm-causing products. Yet, states preempt, or limit, government’s authority to enact public health …
May 24, 2018
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Darrell L. Clarke, May 21, 2018- As resources for services, programs, and critical needs including public education have declined, municipalities have been forced to think creatively about how to make up the gap without overburdening local taxpayers. One creative solution put forth locally is the Philadelphia Beverage …
May 21, 2018
PA Live, William Peduto, Rich Fitzgerald and Jim Kenney, May 18, 2018- On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is expected to give second consideration to a measure that should be of concern to every municipality in the Commonwealth — particularly cities and towns that try to find solutions to …
May 15, 2018
Lancaster Online, Frances Haldeman, May 13, 2018- In Lancaster, we take pride in our values and culture. Our county has a unique history, founded in a strong work ethic and rich heritage. We elect local leaders who have a deeply vested interest in preserving our way of life and ensuring …
May 15, 2018
Penn Live, Donna Bullock, May 13, 2018- For too many years to count, many in the state Legislature have been telling Philadelphia to solve its own funding problems, including when it comes to public education. So we did. Acting on this urging from Harrisburg, the city enacted a beverage tax on …