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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Friday March 15, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Cancer Action Network: Cancer Advocates Call on Legislature to Invest in Measures to Combat Tobacco Use
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, March 15 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on March 14, 2024: * * * Yesterday, the Senate passed its version of the state's operating budget, which drastically underfunds programs that help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and help those already addicted to quit. These programs are critical because they implement fact-based strategies to reduce tobacco use, the number one cause of   more

Disabled American Veterans Unveils Critical Policy Goals for 2024
ERLANGER, Kentucky, March 15 -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: By Matt Saintsing For over a century, DAV's critical policy goals have served as guideposts for lawmakers to care for all who wore our nation's uniform and their families. In 2024, DAV is targeting its advocacy across six key issues. While the historic passage of the Honoring our PACT Act dramatically expanded veterans benefits for millions exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins, several exposu  more