Thank you to our advocates who were able to come out for a Taste of Advocacy early this month in Albuquerque. It was a great opportunity to learn what the American Heart Association is working on in New Mexico, as well as meet other advocates. 

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.

This month was stuffed with activity for our team. The Oklahoma City Go Red for Women Luncheon and Cycle Nation were huge successes, and the OKC team did a fabulous job raising awareness for the work we do in our community and state. 

Wyoming raised me, and I am very proud of my roots. My platform as Miss Wyoming is to encourage other young women like me to pursue their unique dreams. As an entrepreneur, I own two businesses. Right before the pandemic hit, I started my first business, and my father suffered from what was called the "widow maker" heart attack the same year. Having been allowed to lead and make a difference, I knew I had to share my story with the American Heart Association.

You are invited to our annual Heart at the Capitol Lobby Day! Our event this year is coming up on Monday January 29th! 

Thanks to advocacy efforts, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 374. This bill would have rolled back secondhand smoke protection in workplaces, specially allowing cannabis lounges to essentially turn into a restaurant or venue with live music.

On October 26, 2023, the city of Tempe voted on the proposed ordinance to raise the sales age of tobacco from 18 to 21, and established a tobacco retail license with a fee and penalty structure.