This dataset details Washington state's local recreational marijuana laws, focusing on zoning, siting, and regulations around marijuana business operations and public access.

This dataset discusses local medical marijuana laws in Washington State, highlighting zoning choices and the public health impact of marijuana legalization, with a focus on regulatory frameworks and local government roles.

This report examines the relationship between federal health law recommendations and state-level health legislation, highlighting areas of alignment and innovation, and calling for enhanced communication and evaluation.

This dataset examines King County, Washington's school district tobacco policies, highlighting prevention, cessation, and the role of schools in reducing youth tobacco use and disparities in health and education outcomes.

This article evaluates 24 state legislative strategies for reducing nonmedical vaccine exemptions. It offers evidence-based suggestions to improve vaccination requirements and reduce exemptions across diverse population groups.

This study examines the history and effectiveness of syringe exchange laws in the U.S. and their role in combating HIV among persons who inject drugs, highlighting significant legal changes in the 1990s.

This article examines the Virginia Advance Directive Project, highlighting the challenges and innovations in embedding advance directives for mental health care into routine practices for individuals with serious mental illness.

This article examines how local enforcement of immigration laws under Section 287(g) impacts health services use among Hispanic/Latina women, focusing on prenatal and childcare access in affected counties.

This article examines the legal authority for mandatory infectious disease reporting across U.S. jurisdictions during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, highlighting the need for robust and adaptable laws to manage emerging health threats.

This dataset examines state-level recreational marijuana laws, including regulatory agencies, sale and possession rules, tax rates, and licensing for retailers and cultivators, while addressing public health and policy implications.

This dataset evaluates NJ's Graduated Driver Licensing decal provision, showing a 9.5% decrease in crash rates over two years for intermediate drivers and highlights sustained safety improvements.

This article examines the mental health impact of police stops on young urban men in New York City, highlighting trauma and stress from intrusive encounters and racial disparities in symptoms.

This article examines state laws on short-term emergency psychiatric commitments. It discusses criteria, duration, patient rights, and the impact on firearm possession under state gun laws.

This article explores local housing policy innovations aimed at preventing childhood lead poisoning, focusing on primary prevention strategies to reduce lead hazards in older homes and protect vulnerable populations.

This article evaluates the costs and impacts of shared use agreements, focusing on increasing physical activity by opening up school facilities to the community in Los Angeles County, especially in low-income neighborhoods.