The Voices for Healthy Kids team hosted its annual preemption convening on November 19 and 20, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH. 40 attendees representing 23 states, and a breadth of issue areas, including public health, housing, economic and environmental justice, civic engagement, and tobacco use, were in attendance.

Advocates worked for two and a half days to strengthen their communications and messaging skills, develop their policy strategies, and build relationships with one another. Resources and training on strategic messaging and media advocacy were provided.

Attendees left with a greater sense of unity, cross-issue connections related to preemption, and a renewed sense of hope that the challenges in protecting health and democracy will be easier with new tools, connections, and strategies.