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Mar 1, 2017 by COPC

Great News! SHB 1235, assessing physical education practices in public schools, passed off the House floor today by a resounding 87-11...

Feb 21, 2017 by COPC

We were excited today to hear Mayor Murray announce his plan to use revenues raised from a sugary drink tax to help the Education...

Feb 15, 2017 by COPC

SHB 1235: Let’s Get Kids Moving Again! SHB 1235, Assessing physical education practices in public schools will be up for a vote on...

Feb 15, 2017 by COPC

HB 1235: Let’s Get Kids Moving Again! Today, about 1 in 5 school-aged children is obese. Physical education in schools not only...

Aug 24, 2016 by COPC

For the first time the American Heart Association has offered specific recommendations on added sugar consumption in...

May 17, 2016 by COPC

The vote has been moved up to tomorrow morning! Action needed now! Please take action to protect the Prevention and Public Health...