State Legislature Episodes

The 2026 midterm elections could shape public health policy, funding, and federal-state partnerships for years to come. In this View from Washington, D.C., Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO’s vice president of Government Affairs, explores how election outcomes may influence congressional leadership, public health appropriations, and key policy priorities while offering guidance for health officials preparing to engage newly elected lawmakers.

Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, epidemiologist and CEO of Your Local Epidemiologist, shares how her public health newsletter helps to educate readers about the policies and science impacting public health today; Tracy Gruber, executive director of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services...

Dr. Joseph Kanter, ASTHO CEO, gives us an overview of what to expect from ASTHO’s annual Legislative Prospectus Series; ASTHO’s INSPIRE: Readiness Series can help you foster innovation in your public health systems; and learn all about PHIG by...

Maggie Davis, ASTHO director of State Health Policy, updates us on public health policy updates from state legislatures across the country; Kody Kinsley, North Carolina secretary of Health and Human Services, says North Carolina will continue to build...