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Kentucky Governor Calls for Public Smoking Ban
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has called for a ban on smoking in certain public places, an effort to improve the state’s dismal public health record and to cut down on health care costs. more
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State Lawmakers Push Crackdown on Cancer-Causing Radon
Legislation filed in Iowa and Nebraska, and a proposal taking shape in Utah aim to reduce people’s exposure to radon, which kills about 21,000 people each year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. more
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Pennsylvania Governor Wants State to Exit Liquor Business, Use Proceeds for Schools
Corbett on Wednesday unveiled a plan that would remove Pennsylvania from liquor business and funnel to schools proceeds from the sale of alcohol licenses.
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Following Outbreak, Massachusetts Seeks Tougher Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has unveiled legislation aiming to plug a regulatory gap that allows compounding pharmacies to operate with little oversight.
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Big Drug Compounders Poorly Regulated
Tainted medicine made by a New England pharmacy has killed at least 39 people and triggered a debate about how best to regulate the nation’s drug supply. more
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Prescription Databases Weigh Public Health Against Patient Privacy
Prescription drug monitoring programs are a popular tool for states looking to combat prescription abuse, but not all databases are used the same way. more
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Texas Cancer Agency Fights Controversy
The state’s $3 billion effort to attack cancer is under fire for the way some awards have been made. more
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To Raise Revenue, Raise Tobacco Taxes, Kentucky Commission Says
Kentucky’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform recommended the state increase its cigarette tax from 60 cents to $1 per pack, along with a proportional hike on other forms of tobacco. more
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Michigan Addresses Head Injuries in Youth Sports
Michigan is poised to join the growing list of states addressing head injuries in youth sports. more
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N.J. Lawmaker to Replacement Refs: ‘Keep Out’
New Jersey’s Senate president plans to introduce legislation that would ban the use of replacement officials in professional sporting events played on state soil. more