PoliticsRFK Jr.'s Health Crusade Goes Local… and BipartisanWhat's going on: Whether you’re on the MAHA train or not, the movement has likely already pulled into your state. Nearly 900 bills aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health crusade have been introduced in state capitols so far this year, according to a POLITICO analysis. Red and blue, north and south — the wave has reached everywhere from Austin to Albany. While MAHA legislation clearly has bipartisan legs, Republicans and Democrats have taken different approaches. Dems largely back measures to curb pesticide use and plastics, and Republicans tend to sponsor bills that roll back vaccine mandates. Where there is middle ground: Both parties are backing bills that target food dyes and sugary drinks. What it means: These bills aren’t a collective stamp of approval on Kennedy’s agenda. Critics have long called out his stance on vaccines and fluoride as dangerous and anti-science. Still, state legislatures have been a good place to test out federal policies. Some Democratic lawmakers say they support improvements to public health — they just don’t label them “MAHA.” Meanwhile, food and pesticide manufacturers aren’t thrilled, noting that different rules in different states could complicate their process. In the meantime, many are anticipating Kennedy's upcoming final MAHA report, which will make recommendations to fight chronic illness and improve health. Related: How Food Companies Hope To Cash In on MAHA (NYT Gift Link) | 
