Tell District Council to protect paid family and medical leave!
Posted OnMay 11, 2026 byThe Mayor has released the proposed budget for the District, and it cuts many of the programs that help keep DC healthy. One of which is paid family and medical leave. This groundbreaking policy has helped thousands of people take time away from work to heal and care for themselves and their families. This has been…Read More…
Join us for a conversation about childhood hunger in Maryland
Posted OnMay 11, 2026 byWe are working hard to get more kids to have access to healthy food in Maryland. 1 in 8 children in the US don’t have enough to eat. So we have to ask, why is there a childhood hunger crisis in Maryland and what can we do about it? On May 27th, a coalition of…Read More…
Paid Family and Medical Leave becomes law in Virginia!
Posted OnMay 11, 2026 byThanks to sustained advocacy efforts, Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) was signed into law in Virginia This long‑awaited policy will help ensure that private sector employees no longer have to choose between their health, their loved ones, and a paycheck. PFML will allow Virginians to take paid time away from work to: Care for a…Read More…
The Greg Moyer Cardiac Emergency Response Bill has moved out of the legislature!
Posted OnMay 11, 2026 byGreat news from Pennsylvania. After years of efforts, the PA legislature voted yes on SB 375, the Greg Moyer Cardiac Emergency Response Plan bill. The bill is named after Greg Moyer, who died of a cardiac arrest when playing basketball and no AED was available. This bill would give every Pennsylvania school the tools it…Read More…
New York Advocacy Update
Posted OnMay 11, 2026 byState Budget Negotiations Remain at a Standstill Speaker Heastie: “I don’t care what the Governor says” As the New York State legislative session enters its final stretch, budget negotiations remain stalled in Albany and the tensions between the legislature and Governor are heating up. Although the Governor announced earlier this week that a conceptual agreement…Read More…
Minutes Matter: Bringing Lifesaving Priorities to the Capitol
Posted OnMay 11, 2026 byOn Wednesday, March 11, 2026, advocates from across Michigan came to the Capitol to talk about something simple but critical: being prepared when a cardiac emergency happens.Read More…
Advocates, Volunteers, and Lawmakers Unite at Lenexa Event for Healthier Kansas
Posted OnMay 11, 2026 byOn Tuesday, May 5th, health advocates and community volunteers gathered in Lenexa, Kansas, to hear directly from a bipartisan group of lawmakers who helped pass a new policy expanding access to free school meals in qualifying schools. This important step forward will make it easier for students across Kansas to receive the nutrition they need…Read More…
North Carolina Heart at the Capitol Lobby Day Toolkit
Posted OnMay 10, 2026 byWe will have all of these documents printed for you when you arrive, but if you’d like to get a sneak peek at the agenda, fact sheets, and more for state lobby day, please see below. Legislative Building Maps NC 2026 Heart at the Capitol Lobby Day AgendaRead More…
Two Issues in the News
Posted OnMay 7, 2026 byFrom school cardiac safety to food access, two priority issues are gaining attention during the North Carolina legislative session. Get the latest updates from the Capitol.Read More…
Health Care Coverage: The Basics Every Advocate Should Know
Posted OnMay 7, 2026 byAccess to health care is about more than having insurance. It means being able to see a doctor when you need care, afford your medications and manage conditions like heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care that helps them live healthier lives. The following…Read More…