In the Midwest, most of our state legislatures have adjourned for the year, and it is the perfect time to reflect on all the momentous wins for health that have happened recently. Below is a list featuring just one win per state in the region during the 2024-2025 fiscal year – though there were many…Read More…

As a pediatric cardiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, I care for children every day whose long-term health is shaped by the nutrition they receive early in life. The connection is undeniable: limited access to healthy foods in childhood significantly increases the risk of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes later on. That’s why I strongly support…Read More…

Just before midnight on Friday, June 27th the 2025 Legislative Session adjourned, 2 days before they were constitutionally required to end. The long session in odd-numbered years is a marathon, this year  3,466 pieces of legislation were introduced, which is a 16% increase from the last long session.  Of those, only 702 passed, which means…Read More…

🎉 A Year of Policy Wins in New Hampshire With the unwavering support of our dedicated advocates and volunteers, the American Heart Association wrapped up its most successful fiscal year yet! From expanding access to nutritious food to defending critical health programs, we achieved five major legislative victories in FY2024–2025. ✅ NH Policy Successes 2024–2025 SUN Bucks…Read More…

The 2025 legislative session began on January 8th and concluded on June 4th but not before we achieved a couple of important wins. First, we were successful in advocating for substantial funding to help make early child education (ECE) more affordable for CT families, and to help recruit and retain ECE educators, with the passage…Read More…

Get ready to turn up the volume on your advocacy game with Heart of a Rockstar! Just like a great band, advocacy works best when we’re in harmony. This four-part virtual series will help you fine-tune your skills, build powerful connections, and amplify your impact in your community. Whether you’re just getting started or already…Read More…

The American Heart Association’s Rhode Island advocacy team works to advance policies at the state and local levels that will further our mission of being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We do this lifesaving work in collaboration with volunteers, advocates, coalition partners, community organizations, legislators, and state agency staff.Read More…

Breaking News! The Franklin County Court of Appeals issued a ruling that Ohio communities have the constitutional authority to put regulations on tobacco products within their own limits. This is a huge win for the health of Ohioans as communities will be able to protect their citizens from the harms of tobacco.Read More…

Legislative session was a landmark period for the American Heart Association in Arizona, marked by bold legislative successes, strategic advocacy, and a continued commitment to health for everyone, everywhere. From expanding access to nutritious food to ensuring life-saving equipment is available at youth sporting events, we remained a relentless force for a world of longer,…Read More…