2025 State Capitol Day Events
Posted OnJanuary 9, 2025 byThe American Heart Association is committed to a future of longer, healthier lives for all through bold public policy initiatives. State Capitol Day events serve as powerful platforms where volunteer advocates—including survivors, healthcare professionals, and community leaders—unite to amplify their voices. By fostering meaningful dialogue with lawmakers, the American Heart Association continues to champion policies…Read More…
HEARTS Act Signed Into Law
Posted OnJanuary 7, 2025 byIn the final weeks of December 2024, President Biden signed the HEARTS Act into law. This law was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives in September, and unanimously by the United States Senate in early December. The HEARTS Act creates a grant program to help schools across the country be better prepared to respond…Read More…
End of 135th General Assembly Overview
Posted OnJanuary 2, 2025 byAs we head into a new chapter for the Statehouse, with the 135th General Assembly behind us, we will focus our collective energy on the upcoming Operating Budget Bill, expected to be introduced mid-to-late January. This will be the first major piece of legislation most newly elected members will work on, so we will be…Read More…
Michigan repeals Medicaid work requirements
Posted OnDecember 20, 2024 byGreat news out of Lansing today! The State Senate just voted to permanently repeal Medicaid work requirements! Removing these unnecessary and harmful barriers for people to receive Medicaid benefits is not only going to improve peoples’ health but save the state money. We know from around the country, work requirements create more government red tape, spend…Read More…
The HEARTS Act passes Congress unanimously!
Posted OnDecember 19, 2024 byOn the evening of December 10th, the United States Senate passed the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act Unanimously. The House of Representatives passed the HEARTS Act unanimously in September. This means that this life saving legislation will be heading to the President’s desk to be signed into law! More than…Read More…
Washington State Session is Fast Approaching
Posted OnDecember 10, 2024 byWashington State’s legislative session is fast approaching. The first day of the session is January 13th, and this year, it will last 105 days as state lawmakers work on the state’s two-year budget. According to a recent November memo from the Office of Financial Management, the operating budget is facing a deficit of $10-12 billion…Read More…
Alaska Legislative Session to Begin January 21, 2025
Posted OnDecember 10, 2024 byThe upcoming 2025-2026 Alaska Legislature will be led by bipartisan coalitions in both the State House and Senate. These coalitions have prioritized full funding for public education, economic growth, and public health for the new legislative session. Update on AHA’s Key Initiatives for the New Year: CPR in Schools: AHA is partnering with the Alaska Firefighters…Read More…
Florida advocates unite to pass heart health initiatives
Posted OnDecember 10, 2024 byEight Florida leaders have been appointed to the American Heart Association’s 2024-2025 Statewide Advocacy Committee. Yvette Lowery, DNP, will serve as chairperson of the committee.Read More…
Successful Election for Public Health in California
Posted OnDecember 10, 2024 byWith the election, we saw key initiatives pass in Sonoma, Berkeley and Santa Cruz that will have a great public health impact. Measure I passed in Sonoma County, Ensuring Quality Care for Children Sonoma celebrated a victory that will dramatically increase access to quality care for children on election day. Measure I will raise $30…Read More…
Arizona State Legislature Sees Shift as 2025 Legislative Priorities Emerge
Posted OnDecember 9, 2024 byAfter long days of counting and recounting ballots, the election season has concluded, and we have some updates on the state legislature. The State Senate gained an extra Republican seat, resulting in 17 Republicans and 13 Democrats. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives gained two Republican seats, bringing the total to 33 Republicans and 27 Democrats….Read More…