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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Kentucky Newsletter for Wednesday February 12, 2025 ( 3 items )  

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Use JUUL Settlement Funds for Youth Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Use JUUL Settlement Funds for Youth Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs FRANKFORT, KY - Today, cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Capitol campus to meet with their elected officials during Cancer Action Day. They told lawmakers that Kentucky can and must do better to reduce th  more

New Biennium, New Leadership for Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 12 -- The Council of State Governments issued the following news: * * * New biennium, new leadership for Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus Illinois Sen. Laura Fine and Indiana Rep. David Abbott have formally taken the helm of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC) for the 2025-2026 biennium. Fine is in her first term as chair, having represented Illinois on the GLLC Executive Committee since 2019. She was elected as vice chair for 2023-2024  more

Protect the Health of Kentucky's Communities: Oppose Exemption for Cigar Bars
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Protect the Health of Kentucky's Communities: Oppose Exemption for Cigar Bars Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Doug Hogan FRANKFORT, KY - "Everyone has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work or play. That is why the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (  more