The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revised one of its nine web pages on Common Vaccine Safety Questions and Concerns.  The CDC Autism and Vaccines page now states “The claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is …

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On Friday, September 26, 2025, CSU|LAW is presenting Weaponizing Public Health: The Role of Law and Policy in Curbing Gun Violence.  The program aims to provide a glimpse into the national landscape involving gun violence through the lens of public …

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ScienceInsider recently reported on critical workforce shortages at the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).  Beyond managing invasive pests, regulating genetically engineered crops, and certifying U.S. agricultural exports, the APHIS enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA; Pub. L. …

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Governor Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia signed House Bill 2354 into law, which prohibits certain food dyes in school lunches and unhealthy food items for sale in West Virginia. The legislation deems the following food additives unsafe and prohibits their …

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