CA Legislation
2nd Year of Session
The second year of the 2009-2010 legislative session began this month. The last day for new bills to be introduce this year is February 19. Check back here in the coming weeks for information about the bills CCPHA will be sponsoring and tracking in the coming year. In the meantime information about all bills CCPHA tracked in 2009 can be found by clicking here.
What's New
Join CCPHA for its Annual Awards Luncheon
CCPHA invites you to attend its 3rd annual awards luncheon March 3, 2010 in San Francisco. Honorees Michael Pollan and Dr. David Kessler will engage in conversation with Michael Krasny, moderator of KQED’s Forum. Click here to order tickets .
Resources
Study on Soda Consumption in California
A study released in Sept. 2009 by CCPHA and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reported on soda consumption by age groups revealing that 41 percent of children (ages 2-11) drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day. The study also found that adults who drink a soda or more per day are 27 percent more likely to be overweight or obese. Click here to learn more.
