West Virginia’s cause: public campaigns for overdose prevention
Greg Puckett of Mercer County Commission and Community Connections urges state leaders to fund evidence-based, statewide harm reduction and prevention campaigns. He highlights Ad Council efforts like Real Deal on Fentanyl and the need for local trusted messengers, sustained infrastructure, and culturally resonant messaging across Appalachia.
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Florida bill requires sunlit data on red light cameras
Gov. DeSantis signed HB 1363 to improve transparency of red light camera programs. The measure mandates open Sunshine discussions when new cameras are added, annual reports on ticketing and crash reductions, and data on contesting tickets. It aims to show cameras improve safety while allowing local choice, despite opposition and a past failed constitutional amendment.
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Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
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Election Officials and Poll Workers Guard Democracy
Election administrators and poll workers play a vital role in making elections safe accessible and trustworthy. The decentralized U S system requires ordinary Americans to step up and serve as poll workers to uphold democracy.
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Board of Elections
Election Assistance Commission
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