Category: Public Health

Bike the Vote

May 18, 2009 Posted by P2pac under 2009 Primary Election, Pittsburgh, Public Health, Public Safety, Transportation
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Better late than never, on the eve of the primary I just wanted to call everyone’s attention to BikePGH’s Bike the Vote questionnaire  BikePgh asked each of the Mayoral candidates to discuss the status quo with respect to making Pittsburgh as bike friendly as possible, and asked them as well to what each of them…

Trash Receptacles Are So Hott – Students for Reliable Trash Cans

February 20, 2009 Posted by River Rat under Government, Issues, Public Health
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A new Facebook group was created today to support the hotness of trash cans. Students For Reliable Trash Cans Basic Info Type: Common Interest – Politics Description: This is a group for students who think that safe and reliable trash cans are necessary for a higher quality of life for Pittsburghers. Businesses need them, students need them, and…

Did you know there’s a ballot initiative this election?

October 29, 2008 Posted by p2wp under 2008, Environment, Government, Pennsylvania, Public Health, Sustainable Development
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There is a ballot initiative in Pennsylvania to support a bond issue for water infrastructure. You should support it and here is why. Clean water? Vote ‘yes’ Ballot question targets funding source Sunday, October 26, 2008 BY TANYA DIEROLF On Nov. 4, we will be deciding more than the next president. We in Pennsylvania can…

No smoking!

June 13, 2008 Posted by breen under Government, Pennsylvania, Public Health
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Today, Governor Ed Rendell signed the recently passed smoking ban into law (link). The state-wide ban will take effect in 90 days, or on September 11, 2008. Get ready to breathe easy.

Smoking Banned in (some) Public Places

June 11, 2008 Posted by breen under Government, Issues, Pennsylvania, Public Health
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Finally, after much to do, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a smoking ban. A compromise bill, devised by a Conference Committee of House and Senate Democrats and Republicans, passed the House last week and passed the Senate yesterday on its second consideration. The new bill bans smoking in public places but includes a host…