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The American Lung Association's Advocacy efforts have fueled the fight against Big Tobacco and the struggle to maintain healthy air quality standards. Without the support of a informed and concerned public, these efforts would be lost. Your action is our greatest asset when it comes to our legislative efforts.
Contact your local lung association and find out how you can become an integral part of our advocacy efforts. Call 1 (800) LUNG USA today to find out how you can actively support our mission to end lung disease and promote lung health.
View the American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control: 2004 report card for Wisconsin
American Lung Association of Wisconsin Public Policy Agenda 2005-2006
- Increase state funding for comprehensive tobacco control programs.
- Increase cigarette tax.
- Lay the groundwork for a statewide Clean Indoor Air campaign.
- Continue to pass local Clean Indoor Air ordinances.
- Secure Executive Order prohibiting smoking in all state buildings.
- Pass legislation prohibiting smoking in all municipal buildings.
- Lay the groundwork for preventing pre-emptive language in any future Clean Indoor Air legislation that could restrict local control.
- Pass asthma legislation recommended by Legislative Council Study on Asthma and approved by the Wisconsin Asthma Coalition.
- Strengthen state statutes concerning youth access to tobacco products.
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