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Advocacy Update: A Step Forward for Firefighter Protection

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is excited to share that the Massachusetts legislature has passed a bill to protect firefighters from PFAS! This important bill was signed into law yesterday at the Massachusetts State House. MBCC was proud to be present for the ceremony. S.2902, “An Act Relative to the Reduction of Certain Toxic Chemicals … Read more

MBCC Applauds Passage of Firefighter Protection Bill

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

“Impacts of PFAS contamination” Briefing & Press Release

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

As Mother’s Day Approaches

Dear Friends in Prevention, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. As Mother’s Day approaches, we stop to celebrate and honor the mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who have empowered and supported us throughout our lives. We also cherish and honor the memories of those we have lost, as their … Read more