Community Parks Revitalization Act Summary
The Community Parks Revitalization Act would authorize three grant programs which would aid in the creation, or reconstruction of parks and recreation ...
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Competitive Foods and Beverages in U.S. Schools: A State Policy Analysis
The CDC's report on current state policies that regulate competitive foods in schools and how closely (or not) those policies aligned with the Institute of Medicine's Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools. With the new national guidelines for competitive foods in schools under consideration, this report shows which states will need to change their standards the most. How did your state do? ...
Read MoreComplete Streets Bill HB 1105
The complete draft of the HB 1105 filed during the 82(R) legislative session by representatives Harper-Brown, Keffer, Rodriguez, Morrison, and McClendon. This is the House companion bill to SB 513 which was filed by Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston). ...
Read MoreComplete Streets Upcoming Events
View the locations and dates of meetings related to complete streets events in San Antonio. ...
Read MoreConcurrent 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. ...
Read MoreCongressman 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 ...
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