Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is excited to share that the Massachusetts legislature has passed a bill to protect firefighters from PFAS! S.2902, “An Act Relative to the Reduction of Certain Toxic Chemicals in Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment” is a constructive first step towards greater action to protect public health and demonstrates the state’s commitment … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 CONTACT:Deirdre Cummings, Legislative Director, MASSPIRG, dcummings@masspirg.org, 978-201-6093 Alison Kenney, Communications Director, Office of state Rep. Kate Hogan, Alison.kenney@mahouse.gov, 617.722.2600 Ashley Benson, Director of Operations & Community Engagement, Office of state Sen. Julian Cyr, Ashley.Benson@masenate.gov, 617-722-1570 RELEASE: The time to protect public health from toxic PFAS is now Broad … Read more
The Toxic Free Kids Act was reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means! Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director of Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC), says, “I am so pleased that An Act relative to Toxic-Free Kids has received a favorable report. This marks a significant step forward in our … Read more
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition recently submitted the following testimony to the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure. We invite you to join us in supporting H.939 An Act for Massachusetts Toxic Free Kids and S.207 An Act Relative to Toxic Free Kids.
“This is a really bold set of actions for a big problem,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said, even as some advocates remain wary. According to the Washington Post, The Biden administration moved Monday to regulate a group of long-lasting, human-made chemicals that pose health risks to millions of Americans, even as they continue to be … Read more