Brian King, Executive Vice President for U.S. Programs at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, explains how state and local programs are the lifeblood of tobacco prevention; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO's Senior Director for Government Affairs, updates us on a busy few weeks in Washington D.C. that have a direct impact on public health; an article in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice discusses the role of State and Territorial Health Agencies when it comes to supporting healthy aging; and Dr. Puthiery Va, the Director of the Maine CDC and an ASTHO Member, was a guest speaker for the Maine Health Care Association’s “Remember Me” ceremony.

World Health Organization Web Page: World No Tobacco Day

Tobacco Control Newswork Web Page: The Future of Tobacco Control Relies on OSH Funding

ASTHO Blog Article: Tobacco Policy Roundup: Smoking Rates Down but Youth E-Cigarette Use Rising

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids News Release: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Names Brian King as Executive Vice President for U.S. Programs

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice Web Page: Supporting Healthy Aging and Older Adult Health – The Role of State and Territorial Health Agencies

Maine Health Care Association Web Page: Remember ME 2025 – Celebrating Lifetime Achievements!