WEEKLY REPORT September 30, 2011   A New Law on School Fitness Data Faces Obstacles It is something state policy makers have known and have struggled to address for years. In the last decade, the Legislature has passed laws that set nutritional standards for school meals, required body mass ... Keep Reading

  APA has represented Texans for Advancement of Medical Research since 2003. TAMR is an organization of scientists, physicians, ethicists, leading health groups, and individuals who support biomedical research including all forms of stem cell research for the purpose of curing diseases and ... Keep Reading

APA worked with Texas PTA to address obesity through education and public policy. As part of a coalition, Partnership for Healthy Texas, whose goal is to prevent and reduce obesity in Texas, Texas PTA worked to require Fitnessgram, and to pass this session’s law that facilitates the collection and ... Keep Reading

  WEEKLY REPORT September 23, 2011 EPA Rule Proposal Stirs Bad Air at Texas Capitol Texas would have faced rolling blackouts in August if a proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had been in effect, state officials warned Texas lawmakers on Thursday. The rule, known as the ... Keep Reading

  The latest issue of Foreign Affairs has an interesting article about the Palestinians attempt for a unilateral statehood vote in the UN and its impact on chances for a serious discussion about a two state solution. Arnold Public Affairs represents the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and we ... Keep Reading

 Arnold Public Affairs Weekly News Report September 16, 2011 Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events:   Congressional Democrats testify against Legislature’s redrawn districts “Congressional Texas Democrats arrived from ... Keep Reading

Arnold Public Affairs Weekly News Report September 9, 2011 Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events: __________________________________________________________________________ Many legislators successful without a college ... Keep Reading

Arnold Public Affairs often works with corporate clients, but also lobbies on behalf of nonprofit entities. Nonprofits often seek lobbyists for multiple reasons; to enact or oppose legislation that impacts their industry or constituents, to monitor particular pieces of legislation and update clients ... Keep Reading