August 3, 2012 - [Preemption][1], the act of Congress or state legislatures limiting the authority of lower jurisdictions, can eliminate the benefits of state and local policy initiatives, which play a fundamental role in innovation and progress. Preemption can also have a negative impact on enforcement, civic engagement, and grassroots movement building.
In a paper recently published in the _Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, _the authors, including the Rudd Center's Jennifer L. Pomeranz, JD, MPH, Director of Legal Initiatives,_ _assessed the impact of federal and state preemption in public health and provided a framework tool for decision makers.
[1]: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/law/PreemptionFramework_JPHMP_6.12.pdf
URL: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/preemption-in-public-health-policy
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