Policies Prevent Obesity, Save...

Nov 6, 2015 by

Policies Prevent Obesity, Save Money

November 5, 2015 Often we are asked “what is it that the Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition does?” When we explain...

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Help Advance Drinking Water in...

Oct 15, 2015 by

Help Advance Drinking Water in WA

Background and Update: The Washington State Building Code Council is nearing the end of an important rules process regarding access to...

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WA Makes Progress on 1st in Na...

Oct 6, 2015 by

WA Makes Progress on 1st in Nation Policy

By Caroline Messerschmidt Now it’s easier to eat healthy at work. That is if you work for the state of Washington. Since 2014,...

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Remembering a Safe Routes Hero

Aug 20, 2015 by

Remembering a Safe Routes Hero

Just a few weeks ago, Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition members and staff found themselves celebrating historic statewide funding...

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Washingtonians Spoke for Healt...

Jul 28, 2015 by

Washingtonians Spoke for Health and Safety of Our Kids – Gov. Inslee Listened

Today, Governor Jay Inslee announced a path to retain hard-won funding for Safe Routes to School, and critical walking and biking...

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Protect Historic Investments i...

Jul 20, 2015 by

Protect Historic Investments in Our Kids

Over the past six months, thousands of caring Washingtonians like you have asked state leaders in Olympia to make bold investments in...

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