The PARTNERS IN CHANGE Newsletter
July 2023
Taxing Alcohol to Protect Public Health and Safety is a Good Thing
Most people cringe at the idea of paying more taxes, including on alcoholic products. But when weighed against the cost that alcohol puts on communities, healthcare, and society, a strong case exists that more taxing is necessary.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
September 26-28, 2023
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Testimonials from attendees at October 2022 Lights! Camera! ADVOCATE! Workshop:
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IPS PRESS RELEASE
IPS to Lead Sessions at NPN's Annual Conference
Since 1988, National Prevention Network has brought together prevention professionals, coalition leaders, researchers, and federal partners to share research, best practices, and promising evaluation results for the purpose of integrating research into prevention practice. IPS will share its expertise in involving youth in policy advocacy, community organizing at the grasstops and grassroots levels, and using data and technology in prevention efforts.
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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
The 2023 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit to commemorate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is filled with practical resources to support public health professionals in taking action for BIPOC mental health.
This Dashboard provides actionable measures of health and its drivers calculated at the congressional district level, showing users their district's health outcomes, social and economic factors, and more.
Taxes can be enacted at the federal, state, and local levels. They can take the form of excise taxes and vary by state and type of alcoholic beverage. Understanding alcohol excise tax rates in your state can inform advocacy efforts. This tool provides the current and historical rates for each state.
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES www.publicstrategies.org