Concurrent Resolution to Reduce Obesity In Utah
This resolution describes the growing problem of obesity in Utah and recognizes the need to support policies that promote increased access to healthy food and physical activity. ...
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Congressman Albio Sires of New Jersey Reintroduces the Urban Parks Bill
At the 111th Congress, a group of 132 Representatives co-sponsored the Urban Revitalization and Livable Communities Act along with 30 organizations who endorsed the legislation. If this legislation were to pass four federal grants to match local funds would be made available for the purpose of increasing the number of recreational facilities and promoting physical activity. ...
Read MoreConnect on Facebook with the AARP Puerto Rico Calles Completas (Complete Streets) Initiative
The Facebook page for AARP's Calles Completas Initiative. This site provides updates on the implementation of Complete Streets in Puerto Rico. Citizens of Puerto Rico are also encouraged to post pictures of their streets to this website. ...
Read MoreCPPP Testimony in Support of S.B. 1004
The Center for Public Policy Priorities testified in favor of the proposed soda tax bill to the Senate Committee on Finance on April 18, ...
Read MoreCSPF Applauds Governor Brown for Signing AB 1478 & AB 1589
Governor Brown signs two bills in support of parks. These bills will allocate $20 million in previously-undisclosed park funds, establish moratorium on closures, and offer new opportunities for ...
Read MoreCSPI Asks Beyonce to Reconsider Pepsi Deal
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a group that advocates for federal policies and programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity, has sent singer, Beyonce Knowles, a letter asking her to reconsider the $50 million deal she signed with Pepsi. In the letter CSPI mentions that children from low-income, African American and Hispanic communities, suffer the greatest from obesity. Michael Jacobson, CSPI's executive director also suggested to Beyonce in the letter, that she consider donating her earnings to a obesity or diabetes related organization involved in prevention and treatment of soda related diseases. ...
Read MoreCSPI Says Small Improvements Have Been Seen in Food Marketing to Children
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) believes that more should be done to protect children from advertisements promoting the sales of unhealthy foods. While companies like Disney and Qubo have taken a stand to limit advertisements for unhealthy foods, television networks and like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network have not yet agreed to limit marketing to children. CSPI recommends that all food companies that market to children become members of the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI), which has at least adopted improved common nutrition standards. ...
Read MoreCyclists in Suits/ Bike Lobby Day Agenda
Cyclists will meet with legislators and their staff to discuss the Complete Streets Bill and other policies that are of importance to cyclists. The event is scheduled to take place Monday, March 25, 2013, in Austin, Texas and the Capital Auditorium, beginning at 8:15 ...
Read MoreCycloBia Brownsville
The official CycloBia Brownsville Facebook page. Learn what one can do to stay current with CycloBia in Brownsville. ...
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