Proponent argues SB 55 would align OVI law with science by removing metabolite-based convictions Proponents of Senate Bill 55 told the Judiciary Committee the bill would eliminate per se conviction thresholds based on inactive marijuana metabolites, set a per se blood THC level of 5 ng/mL for Delta‑9 THC and create a rebuttable inference at lower levels for juries to weigh.

Ohio's Senate Bill 55 aims to revolutionize marijuana OVI laws by focusing on active THC levels instead of outdated metabolite thresholds that can wrongfully convict sober drivers.

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Saint Tammany council splits on Mosquito Abatement appointments after heated public testimony Council debated reappointments and new nominees to the parish Mosquito Abatement District after extensive public testimony about scientific expertise, fiscal management and past legal disputes; one nominee (Bill Yacht) was appointed and the second seat was postponed for one month.

The Saint Tammany Parish Council faced a fiery debate over mosquito control appointments, balancing the need for scientific expertise with demands for fiscal oversight.

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With an Anti-Vaxxer Heading HHS, This Epidemiologist Is Rallying Funders to Push Back Dr. Michael Osterholm is leading a charge to counter unreliable federal health policy and information. Here’s how philanthropy’s helping him do it.

Dr. Michael Osterholm is leading a charge to counter unreliable federal health policy and information. Here’s how philanthropy’s helping him do it.

Celia Wexler Reports: tinyurl.com/ut62w59p

#PublicHealth #PandemicPreparedness #VaccinePolicy #ScienceBasedPolicy #Philanthropy #InfectiousDisease

Empowering Fish Farmers With your support, we will deliver a 7-session training program for 30 local students in Kenya, who aim to become Fish Welfare Agents.

💙 Donor support helps keep animal welfare on the agenda at these decision-making tables:https://ethicalseafoodresearch.com/donate-kenya

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Inhalation rooms in safe consumption sites could save lives, Alberta advocates say | CBC News Alberta’s seven supervised consumption sites lack something advocates say would save lives — a room where users can inhale drugs, with medical staff ready to intervene if they ingest a poisoned batch ...

"Alberta's seven supervised consumption sites lack something advocates say would save lives — a room where users can inhale drugs, with trained staff ready to intervene if someone ingests a poisoned batch that could kill them."
#YYCcc #ScienceBasedPolicy not #UCPdogma
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Abstinence-only thinking is outdated. Harm reduction accepts reality: not everyone can or wants to stop using nicotine, but they CAN switch to far less harmful products. It’s time public health caught up. #Harm Reduction #NicotineReform #ScienceBasedPolicy bit.ly/3In1ljz

Christy Walton Bankrolls an Effort to Safeguard Vaccine Access in the U.S. With an anti-vaxxer heading up HHS, the billionaire's support for the Vaccine Integrity Project reflects her quiet, consistent opposition to Trump.

Christy Walton’s support for the Vaccine Integrity Project is her most recent stand against Trump agenda.

Constance Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/bddhw87u

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CDC Director Susan Monarez Has Been Ousted Weeks Into Tenure US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez has been ousted just weeks into her tenure, exacerbating the upheaval in the Trump administration’s public health policy.

Monarez’s ousting follows a confrontation she had on Monday with RFKJ, in which she pushed back against his #vaccine stance, according to a person familiar with the matter who wasn’t authorized to comment
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🔬Making #TransportPolicy without following #Science is like building a house without a foundation. 

Find out more about our work to promote science-based policymaking to decarbonise the transport sector on our latest article ➡ bit.ly/4fABCjP

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Imagine if vaccines had been blocked like vaping & nicotine alternatives have been. Millions wouldn’t be here. Innovation saves lives. It’s time Public Health applied that lesson. #Innovation #ScienceBasedPolicy bit.ly/4dX13LK

🔬 #Chile is aligning transport policy with science.

In our recent interview, Minister Muñoz explains how science plays a key role in Chile’s effort to decarbonize the transport sector.

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States Are Moving to Protect Access to Vaccines As federal vaccine policy shifts under US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., lawmakers are looking to give state-level public health officials authority to ignore federal recommendations.

States Are Moving to Protect Access to #Vaccines
“A vaccine is nothing until it turns into a vaccination and vaccinations only occur if people have access to the vaccine.”
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Fisheries Council Faces Pressure to Address Northern Edge Scallop Access Debate Council acknowledges long-standing delay in addressing northern edge scallop access priorities.

The Massachusetts Senate Committee is grappling with political pressures that could delay crucial decisions on scallop access, raising urgent questions about the future of fisheries management.

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This isn’t about ideology.
It’s about saving lives with tools that work.
Support tobacco harm reduction and fight for better health outcomes.
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Michigan hunter advocates call for science-based regulations on deer baiting Advocates challenge misinformation to restore Michigan's deer hunting reputation.

Michigan hunters are rallying for science-based regulations to combat harmful myths about deer baiting and restore the state's reputation as a hunting haven.

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The GoA favors industrial interests over long-term sustainability & conservation. If the GoA were serious about responsible land use planning, the process would include independent scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders & they'd commit to sharing public feedback transparently. #ScienceBasedPolicy

Governor Newsom signs legislation investing additional $170 million to prevent catastrophic wildfires, issues executive order to fast-track projects | Governor of California

🔥🌲 Big win for wildfire resilience! Governor Newsom signed legislation for $170M in prevention. 📄 Read: tinyurl.com/49wsyxcc #WildfireResilience #ForestHealth #FuelReduction #ClimateAdaptation #SIGScience #CaliforniaWildfires #PrescribedFire #ScienceBasedPolicy #FireEcology

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Staying on course for #SDGs2030 is tough amid polycrises, conflicts, distrust, far-right rise, resource strain & tech shifts. The future depends on global cooperation based on science-driven action. #globalcooperation #ScienceBasedPolicy #solutions

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Los Altos School District Board urged to oppose science deniers in health leadership roles Los Altos School District Board urged to oppose science deniers in health leadership roles.

Community members are raising alarms over the potential appointment of an anti-vaccine advocate to health leadership roles, urging the Los Altos School Board to stand firm for science and public health.

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🐺2/ Conservation decisions must be rooted in science, not political whims!

Protecting biodiversity requires evidence-based actions, especially for species like wolves.

>>Let’s prioritize facts over politics for a sustainable future! 🌍

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