Rep. Janeen Connolly

Maddy summaryArizona's Senate resolution SR 1001 designates November 2026 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month within the state. It encourages Arizonans to participate in awareness and educational activities related to lung cancer, including screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The resolution supports national efforts to address lung cancer disparities, particularly affecting women and never-smokers, and promotes education for the public and healthcare providers. This is a symbolic resolution with no new funding or policy changes, focusing solely on raising public awareness.

Maddy summaryArizona's legislature is passing SCR 1037 to declare March 3, 2026 as World Hearing Day in Arizona. This symbolic resolution encourages all Arizonans to protect their hearing and seek regular check-ups with licensed hearing health care professionals. It raises awareness about hearing health, referencing statistics on hearing loss impacts (like cognitive decline and income effects) and Arizona's existing services for the deaf and hard of hearing community. The resolution does not create new laws or requirements, but serves as a public awareness effort aligned with the World Health Organization's global observance.