Idaho’s trustees have rung the alarm about the growing epidemic of teen vaping, urging state legislators to take immediate action. The current tobacco tax law, written in 1974, does not address electronic cigarettes—leaving a vital public health gap unaddressed. Trustees believe updating this statute will be a crucial step in preventing further misuse of vaping products.

An audit of Pennsylvania’s Department of Health has raised questions about EMS fund management, prompting House Republicans to call for a new EMS Commissioner Office. Lawmakers believe a structure modeled on the Fire Commissioner’s Office could boost accountability and oversight.

Chairman Comer has endorsed the D.C. CRIMES Act in an effort to address juvenile crime in Washington D.C. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the city’s criminal policies and cut down on youth offenses. Observers see it as a significant step toward reform.