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Newsletter Feature - CO
"What Would They Say?" Wins International Anthem Award, Elevating Tobacco Control Advocacy on the Global Stage
We’re thrilled to share that the American Heart Association’s spoken word poem, “What Would They Say?”, has taken second place in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards winning the Silver Award in the Education, Art & Culture Campaign - Non-Profit Community Engagement category. This award celebrates the power and impact of our collective work in tobacco control on a global stage.
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Southwest Advocates Celebrate AHA Centennial
Last week, two of our wonderful advocates from the Southwest Region who serve on the National Advocacy Coordinating Committee had the opportunity to be in Chicago to help celebrate the American Heart Association’s 100th birthday. Below, Cheyenne Brown of Wyoming and Jaelene Dismuke of Texas, talk about the experience.
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Proposition II passes in Colorado
In case you missed it:
Proposition II, Preschool For ALL Coloradans, which provides universal free preschool for all children in Colorado, passed. Colorado took a huge step towards investing in the future of our state’s kids.
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Advocates Get a "Taste of Advocacy"
Thank you to our advocates who were able to come out for a Taste of Advocacy last week in Denver. It was a great opportunity to hear from a Denver council member, as well as meet other advocates.
hero_image_alt_text===Council member Flor Alvidrez talks to AHA advocates
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Vote Yes on Colorado ii
While we are busy preparing for the 2024 legislative session, the Colorado advocacy team is also weighing in on a ballot measure coming this November to Colorado.
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Southwest Region Advocates Share Experiences with Legislators
Seven advocates represented the Southwest Region in Washington, D.C., in May to ask their elected representatives to support nutrition and food security programs in the 2023 farm bill.
Update on Food Security Efforts
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Legislative Priorities Take Different Trajectories
Midway through the 2023 Colorado Legislative Session, our priorities are taking different trajectories. One initiative is skyrocketing and could be voted on today, while another is waiting to be addressed.
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Advocates Gather at Capitol
Colorado had a strong turnout for its Go Red at the Capitol event on Feb. 2, with just under 40 advocates on hand.
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Go Red at the Capitol Day
Like many states, Colorado has been gearing up for the 2023 Legislative Session that began on Jan. 9. The elections in November resulted in the largest Democratic majorities in the State House and Senate in recent Colorado history.
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