On March 4, Mikaela Louie joins AWPHD for a webinar on Quality Assurance & Public Governance. Topics include HIPAA‑safe board discussions, OPMA vs. PRA, and when Executive Session is needed. Details & registration: https://bit.ly/46EpGKO #PublicHealthGovernance #LegalInsights

When products are driven underground, governments lose control over ingredients, strength, distribution, and marketing. That is not protection. That is regulatory blindness.
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Spokane County health board updates composition following new tribal representation law Health board will now allow multiple tribal representatives following legislative changes effective July 2025

Spokane County is set to transform its health board by allowing multiple tribal representatives, a move aimed at enhancing health equity and community voice by July 2025.

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County health departments gain authority to declare public health emergencies under S.B. 172 S.B. 172 establishes protocols for local health emergencies and county executive oversight.

A new bill in Utah could reshape public health responses by giving county executives the power to override local health emergency declarations, sparking fierce debate about safety versus oversight.

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