Policy Development and Support

This policy brief from ASTHO discusses legislative trends related to public health career pathways, recruitment, retention, and funding.

Learn about state regulation of hemp, following federal deregulation and public health challenges including adverse effects of hemp products.

Read how the HTI-2 rule improves upon HTI-1 standards and criteria for data exchange among public health, healthcare, and data providers to benefit public health.

Learn how states have increased and/or allocated funding to continue supporting core public health services.

Policymakers, public health leaders, and advocates can use these maps to identify legislative solutions considered across the nation to draw inspiration for actions in their jurisdiction.