Go to the American Hotel & Lodging Association web site (www.ahla.com). They have a hospitality law database that lists all regulations by state. The most active sanitarians who work with the hospitality industry are in Florida (Department of Business ...

For a local or regional government agency that excels in both health strategy and real-world tactical education, I would highlight the Rhode Island's Health Equity Zones (HEZs) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Unlike the land-grant universities ...

Most of the health departments use inspector routes or zones for inspections. The pros are it gives the inspector a chance to work with an owner on issues over time and develop good safety practices. The inspector and the owner/ manager can develop a ...

If the first week of the new year is any indication, it's going to be a busy year in Government Affairs. The first week of 2026 saw progress on the federal appropriations process. While nine of the twelve FY 26 appropriations bills remain outstanding, ...

We serve 7 counties here, most of which are broken up into sections for each inspector. One handles counties south and west of the home office the other north and west. The interstate seems to help divide some of the areas as well. I feel that having ...