Looking ahead to a healthier Wisconsin!

The elections are over, and a new legislative session is about to begin in Wisconsin. We are excited to share our legislative priorities with you and are looking forward to working alongside you in advancing these policies.

Over the next few months, we will be sending out more information about each of these initiatives. However, if you have a special interest in one of them, please reach out to us. We are happy to talk with you about the policy, why it’s important, and opportunities for you to be involved in the effort.

Our 2027-28 Priorities in Wisconsin are:

• Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) in Schools– Ensure schools have the planning, training and resources needed to save a life when a sudden cardiac arrest happens. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time, and survival depends on quick action by those nearby. Visit our website to learn more.
• Nutrition Access- Sustain and grow Wisconsin’s Double Up program which enables families to stretch their grocery dollar and purchase more fruits and vegetables. This program is a triple win, helping families, farmers, and our local economies. Visit the Wisconsin Double Up website to learn more.
• Tobacco Prevention and Control– Focus on policies that help current tobacco and nicotine users quit and prevent non-users from ever starting. We will again be working to raise the minimum sales age to 21 for all tobacco and nicotine products, and we will be exploring other evidence-based policies that prevent usage and help with cessation.

Your voice matters! As an American Heart Association Heart Powered advocate, you can help shape Wisconsin’s laws and make your community healthier.

Keep an eye on your inbox for opportunities to learn more and make your voice heard. If you don’t already, follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay on top of all the great things we do in Wisconsin.

Together, we can unite to change the future of health!