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Tag: Rep Ruth Samuelson

Posted inEnvironmental Health, Featured

House Coal-ash Bill Raises Concerns about Groundwater Rules

by Gabe Rivin July 7, 2014April 7, 2017

The state House has passed a coal-ash bill that, according to some critics, would weaken the rules that protect subsurface drinking water. By Gabe Rivin Last week, after two long days of debate and multiple amendments, lawmakers in the state House of Representatives passed a bill that would govern the cleanup of coal-ash storage sites […]

Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, State Health Policy

Historic Raise the Age Legislation Passes the House

by Hyun Namkoong May 22, 2014April 7, 2017
e-cigarette next to a mobile phone
Posted inFeatured, Public Health

E-cigarette Bill Passes Hurdles in House

by Editor May 22, 2014May 28, 2014
Posted inFeatured, Healthcare Workers, State Health Policy

House Approves Abortion Bill After Marathon Debate

by Rose Hoban July 12, 2013October 19, 2021
HHS Secretary Aldona Wos (far, blonde hair) speaks to legislative questions about HB 695. Rep. Ruth Samuelson (red jacket) stands in the foreground.
Posted inFeatured, Healthcare Workers

Tighter Abortion Clinic Standards Questioned During House Committee Meeting

by Rose Hoban July 10, 2013October 19, 2021
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Infectious Disease, Mental Health, State Health Policy

Teen Medical Restrictions Bill Passes House Committee

by Rose Hoban May 8, 2013October 19, 2021

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