Two efforts that need our coll...

Jan 25, 2016 by

Two efforts that need our collective attention

Although the 2016 state legislative session is very much underway our first Policy Alert of 2016 has to do with two administrative...

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Safe Routes RFP Info Sessions

Nov 22, 2015 by

Safe Routes RFP Info Sessions

Want to get kids in your community biking and walking to school safely? The Washington State Department of Transportation will release...

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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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