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Randall S. Abate

Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert Available to discuss Montana's Youth Plaintiff and their Fight for Climate Regulation

Since 1972, Montana’s state constitution has guaranteed its citizens the right to “a clean and healthful environment,”

Braidwood Management v Becerra

Report: Braidwood Management v Becerra Could Eliminate 75% of the ACA’s Preventive Benefits for Women, Infants, and Children

A new report from the Milken Institute School of Public Health presents the potential effects of Braidwood Management v Becerra on mothers and children.

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles

Media Tip Sheet: Potential June Surge of Mpox Cases

With summer outdoor events in full public health officials have issued warnings about a potential surge in mpox cases.

Media Tip Sheet: I-95 Highway Collapse in Philadelphia After Tanker Truck Fire

A section of northbound I-95 in Philadelphia collapsed yesterday after a tanker truck caught fire underneath the highway overpass. 

Donald Trump

Media Tip Sheet: Second Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

For the first time in American history, a former president of the United States is being charged with federal crimes.

Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski

Joint Statement on Behalf of Health Policy Deans, Scholars, and the American Public Health Association

Lynn Goldman issued a statement below on behalf of the public health amici in on decision in Health and Hospital Corp. of Marion County v. Talevski.

Supreme Court Building

Media Tip Sheet: Alabama Redistricting Supreme Court Decision

In a surprising 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a challenge to Alabama’s congressional map.

Canadian fires threaten air quality

Media Tip Sheet: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Remains Hazardous, Expands Reach

The east coast continues to face hazardous and unhealthy air quality levels from Canada’s wildfires with many cities experiencing the worst air quality in years

Electrical wires

Media Tip Sheet: New CA Law Would Require Electricity Bill to be Determined by Income

California state regulators and utility companies are trying to figure out how to implement a new law...

News Alert: Global Effort on Food Fortification Aims to Save Lives and Prevent Birth Defects

On May 29 the World Health Assembly unanimously passed a resolution that would accelerate efforts to fortify food with micronutrients to prevent birth defects.