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The legal term preemption may have little resonance outside of courts and legislative chambers. But what it describes — the invalidation of state law by federal law, or local law by state law — has...

By walking or bicycling to school, children can easily incorporate exercise into their day and increase their overall physical activity. But the percent of children walking or riding bicycles to school has dropped dramatically over...

State attorneys general (AGs), charged with enforcing the laws of their states, have both the motivation and authority to help promote and enforce public health policy. Not only do they mediate consumer complaints and investigate...

Corner store advocates around the country are exploring how policy approaches could incentivize and sustain healthy changes in small stores. The authority of local governments to regulate land use and economic development and levy taxes...

With the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, federal law now requires schools to make fresh drinking water available during mealtimes in school food service areas at no cost to students. By...

Most people know that Congress creates new federal laws by passing bills, but that’s not the only way that federal requirements and restrictions are created. Federal agencies also can issue new regulations that have the...

Local government attorneys have a critical role in developing law and policy, making them important allies in the movement to prevent childhood obesity. This fact sheet explains how advocates can work with city attorneys and...

Community gardens offer a place where residents can gather to grow fresh foods, socialize with neighbors, and get a little exercise. In many communities, individuals or other private entities (including nonprofit organizations) own land that...