Progress in Delaware: Healthier Kids’ Meals!
Exciting progress from Delaware! It has become the third state to require that restaurant kids’ meals offer heathier drinks as the first option for customers!
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Philadelphia Dedicates $15 million for Safer Streets!
Exciting news from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The city included $15 million in bike and pedestrian funding as part of its recently adopted budget.
More News from Hawaii: Governor Signs SNAP Bill!
Yesterday, Governor Ige signed Act 153 into law, which will invest $100,000 of state funds into sustaining and expanding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) “double-up” programs!
Breaking News: Hawaii Kids’ Meals Bill Signed by Governor!
Governor Ige signed S.B. 549, a bill that promotes healthy meal options for children! The bill supports parents’ efforts to feed their children nutritious food by ensuring that healthy beverages are the default option in kids’ meals purchased at restaurants in the state.
Our Community. Our Voice. Our Health: Progress in Utah.
Many policies that help make communities healthier start locally. Policies that stop, limit, or discourage local communities from enacting policy solutions are referred to as “preemption.” Voices for Healthy Kids works to oppose preemption and believes it is possible for advocates to stand up for local policy solutions, as seen in this progress from Utah.
News from Vermont: Maple Run Unified School District Wellness Policy!
The Maple Run Unified School District school board voted in favor of the adoption of a new wellness policy in St. Albans, Vermont, impacting thousands of students!
Colorado Dedicates $1.1M to Improved Physical Education!
On May 10, 2019, Colorado passed a $1.1M physical education (PE) grant program to help improve students’ physical activity.
Breaking News: Prince George’s County, MD Announces Expansion of the Maryland Market Money Program
Yesterday, the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services announced the expansion of the Maryland Market Money Program in Prince George’s County, an initiative that allows those receiving federal nutrition benefits to receive matching dollars when buying from local farmers markets.
Progress in Texas – SNAP Incentives
The Texas Legislature passed HB 1834, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) incentives legislation. The bill requires the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to conduct a study on local SNAP incentive programs and make recommendations on how these programs can be expanded across the state.
Breaking News: Access to Healthy Food in Oklahoma!
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed SB 1065 into law, which includes $500,000 for the state’s Healthy Food Financing Incentives (HFFI) program.
