Parkinson's Policy Podcast
From Washington, DC, at the U.S. Capitol and beyond, we bring together Senators, Representatives, researchers, and advocates to amplify the voices of people living with Parkinson’s disease.
The Parkinson’s Policy Podcast brings two Parkinson’s advocates together, George Ackerman (TogetherForSharon) and Margaret Preston (Power Over Parkinson’s) to create a higher level of awareness about Parkinson’s Disease, the fastest rising neurological disorder. Both touched by the disease, George and Margaret are passionate about advocating for those with the disease, and for all those caring for someone with the disease by hosting lawmakers who can help form policies that aide this growing community.
Parkinson's Policy Podcast
Parkinson’s Policy Podcast Episode 4: Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-PA)
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In this episode of the Parkinson’s Policy Podcast, we speak with Senator Devlin Robinson about his sponsorship of Senate Bill 1158, legislation that seeks to ban the use of paraquat in Pennsylvania.
Paraquat is a widely used herbicide that has been increasingly linked to Parkinson’s disease through scientific research and legal cases. Senator Robinson shares the motivations behind introducing this bill, the challenges it faces in the legislative process, and what it could mean for both environmental safety and public health.
We also discuss:
• The growing body of evidence connecting paraquat exposure to Parkinson’s
• How state-level policy can influence national change
• What advocates and citizens can do to support safer alternatives