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Statement from Erich Mische, CEO of SAVE, on Congressional Action to Protect Children and Teens Online
BLOOMINGTON, MN (June 23, 2026) – SAVE is encouraged by the actions taken by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to address the very real youth mental health and online safety crisis facing our nation. We commend House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) for their…
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National Suicide Prevention Advocates Spotlight AI
A conversation around the opportunities, risks, and real-world implications of artificial intelligence in suicide prevention. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how people seek mental health support, leading advocacy groups are convening a critical conversation on its risks and responsibilities. The National Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (NSPAN),…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Signs “Kayla’s HOPE Act” Marking Landmark Victory for Suicide Prevention
Pictured left to right: Jamie Kraker, WTW; Margaret Fondell, SAVE; Jen Owens, SAVE; Erich Mische, CEO, SAVE; MJ Weiss Blair, Board Vice President, SAVE; Minnesota Governor Tim Walz; State Senator Scott Dibble
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SAVE Applauds Minnesota Legislature for Historic Session Wins on Suicide Prevention
Kayla’s HOPE Act signed into law; new youth social media protections head to Governor BLOOMINGTON, MN – SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education today commended the Minnesota Legislature following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, celebrating the passage of two significant pieces of legislation that will save lives and protect Minnesotans from the harms…
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Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz Promises to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act through the Senate & Get it Signed into Law by End of Year
Senators Ted Cruz, Marsha Blackburn, Amy Klobuchar & Richard Blumenthal Joined Survivor Parents at Mother’s Day Rally Urging Congress to Pass KOSA This Year (Washington, D.C) May 12, 2026 – Today, the Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ted Cruz (R-TX), made a surprise appearance at a rally organized by parents who lost children to online harms and online…
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SAVE to Join Parent Survivors and Advocacy Groups in DC for Mother’s Day Rally Urging Senate to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Serves as One of the Organizing Hosts of the Capitol Hill Event Skip the Flowers, Skip the Chocolates. Pass KOSA This Year U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn, and Richard Blumenthal to Join Survivor Parents and Allies for Mother’s Day Rally Urging the Senate to Pass KOSA This Year (Washington,…
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SAVE Applauds Unanimous Passage of Kayla’s HOPE Act on the Minnesota House Floor
Landmark bipartisan legislation will require bridge-related suicide data collection and implementation of suicide reduction railings across Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education today celebrated the unanimous passage of SF2971, known as Kayla’s HOPE Act, on the Minnesota House floor on April 30, 2026. Authored by State Representative Bjorn Olson (R-22A)…
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SAVE Condemns NetChoice Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota Social Media Warning Label Law
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education calls lawsuit filed by Big Tech funded organization, an assault on online measures to protect children from the harms of Social Media BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – April 29, 2026 – SAVE – Minnesota-based national suicide prevention non-profit, SAVE-Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, today condemned the lawsuit filed by NetChoice seeking to…
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SAVE Removes Financial Barriers to Youth Suicide Prevention, Makes Green Bandana Project Free for Schools Nationwide
SAVE removes financial barriers to youth suicide prevention, making the Green Bandana Project free for schools nationwide.
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National Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (NSPAN) Launches to Unite and Strengthen Community Suicide Prevention Orgs
National Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (NSPAN) Launches to Unite and Strengthen Community Suicide Prevention Organizations.
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Coalition for Suicide Prevention in Public Infrastructure Launches National Effort to Make Public Structures Safer
Coalition for Suicide Prevention in Public Infrastructure Launches National Effort to Make Public Structures Safer
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6,000 construction workers died by suicide in just one year. IBEAM aims to address the crisis
SAVE and Willis, a WTW business, launch IBEAM to bring suicide prevention, mental health training to one of America’s most at-risk industries.