Months of preparation and training are finally paying off as FACT groups across the state are mobilizing and testifying in support of three huge tobacco prevention initiatives in WI (increase in the cigarette tax, smoke-free WI and continued funding for the tobacco prevention and control program). The youth are testifying at a series of 6 Joint Finance Committee hearings that are taking place across the state. The Joint Finance Committee is taking public testimony on the Governor's proposed state budget.
Milwaukee played host to today's hearing as 27 FACT youth were in attendance. 8 of the 27 gave spoken testimony while the remaining submitted written testimony. Below are some photos of the youth that made a difference today!
The youth even made the paper:
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/41838372.html
The entire group outside of the Tommy Thompson Youth Center in West Allis
Youth from Milwaukee testifying
The Joint Finance Committee
The Joint Finance Committee
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