The Washington State Legislature adjourned on April 27th, concluding a session marked with the passage of several tax bills and a new state budget that depends on those revenues. Governor Bob Ferguson signed the state budget and related funding bills on May 20th, issuing only a few limited partial vetoes. Here’s a look at some of…Read More…

We have good news to share. Legislation to help address childhood hunger in our state was recently signed by Governor Green and will go into effect this fall! The bill, SB 1300, expands access to free school meals for students, helping keep our keiki fed for success. This bill will: Provide students who qualify for…Read More…

We’re excited to share some fantastic news from Springfield — the Illinois Legislature has officially passed two critical pieces of legislation that will positively impact countless lives across our state! Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) – SB 1295 This bill ensures that 9-1-1 telecommunicators are trained to provide CPR instructions over the phone, empowering bystanders to act…Read More…

This week Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 20, officially designating the first week of May as Stroke Awareness Week in Ohio. We thank the Governor for his support in saving lives in Ohio by empowering communities to recognize stroke symptoms early. Stroke survivor and American Heart Association Heart Powered advocate, Dawn Turnage,…Read More…

Every Kentuckian deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life, and that includes having the fundamental human right to breathe air free from smoke. Because there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, the only proven way to universally protect the people of Kentucky is to make sure the spaces we all share…Read More…

We are thrilled to share exciting news: Governor DeSantis has officially signed House Bill 1607 into law — a major step forward in protecting students and increasing cardiac arrest survival rates in Florida schools.Read More…

The Missouri Legislature has wrapped up the 2025 Regular Legislative Session! Thank you for using your voice to support policies that make Missouri a healthier place. Here is an overview of important issues we worked on this year, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Chain of Survival Policies  Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPS)…Read More…

While the battle over the operating budget continues in Ohio, Heart Powered advocates are making their voices heard in the Statehouse. On Wednesday, May 14th, four individuals with the American Heart Association testified about why the legislature should prioritize funding healthy programs in Ohio. Amber Higbie emphasized the importance of the previous funding allocated to…Read More…

Ensuring that every child in Michigan has access to nutritious meals at school is not just a moral imperative, it’s an investment in our state’s future. The American Heart Association along with a broad coalition of stakeholders from across the state are advocating for the continuation of the $200 million funding for Michigan School Meals…Read More…