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The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Social Info: bit.ly/2yCT0BQ

michaeljfox.org Joined August 2009

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michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg Sep 2

So… your friend has Parkinson’s.

Harrison Ford and Michael J. Fox share advice on how best to be there for someone with Parkinson’s, from navigating changes in handwriting to staying connected and helping counter social isolation.

Learn more about how you can help find a cure for Parkinson’s on our website. bit.ly/4xuz8M4

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michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg Jun 19

Momentum is building: On June 18, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (@repluna) and Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) introduced the Paraquat Prevention Act. This significant milestone reflects a growing recognition among lawmakers that paraquat poses a public health concern that deserves national attention.

We spoke with Dan Feehan, MJFF’s chief policy and government affairs officer on where efforts to ban paraquat stand, what’s happening at the state and federal levels and how advocacy is helping drive change.

Read more: michaeljfox.org/news/how-close…

michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg Jun 18

Thank you @RepLuna and @chelliepingree for your leadership on the Paraquat Prevention Act. This bill represents an important step toward reducing environmental risk factors associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Verified account @RepLuna Jun 18

Paraquat has been banned in over 70 countries, including every nation in the European Union, because the science is clear about the devastating neurological risks associated with exposure.

The United States has no business allowing a chemical linked to Parkinson's disease to keep being sprayed on American farmland, and this bill ends that.

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michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg May 26

Today, @GovPhilScott signed H. 739 into law, making Vermont the first in the United States to ban paraquat, a pesticide linked to increased Parkinson’s disease risk.

Upon signing the bill, Governor Scott said: “Today, I signed H.739, which phases out the use of the harmful herbicide paraquat over the coming years. I appreciate Michael J. Fox and his Foundation for their work on this issue and hope this can serve as a model for other states to follow.”

Next, Vermont will end the sale and use of paraquat later this year, with a phased transition for certain crops until a full statewide ban takes effect in December 2030.

70+ countries and one U.S. state have now banned paraquat. This is a clear and critical message to other states and our federal government: The time to ban paraquat is now.

michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg May 13

This week, Vermont lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to ban paraquat — and with the Governor’s signature, Vermont will become the first state in the U.S. to address this environmental risk linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Every step of the way, advocates raised their voices, shared their experiences and pushed for change — and it resulted in a major victory for the Parkinson’s community.

Vermont’s actions send a clear and critical message to other states and our federal government: the time to ban paraquat is now.

Read more in our latest article about this historic milestone and how you can bring this change to your state. michaeljfox.org/news/vermont-p…

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michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg May 13

Vermont’s action shows why @RepLuna’s Farm Bill amendment matters: states must be able to act when pesticides threaten public health. Congress must protect state authority and ban paraquat.

michaeljfox.org @MichaelJFoxOrg May 13

This week, Vermont lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to ban paraquat — and with the Governor’s signature, Vermont will become the first state in the U.S. to address this environmental risk linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Every step of the way, advocates raised their voices, shared their experiences and pushed for change — and it resulted in a major victory for the Parkinson’s community.

Vermont’s actions send a clear and critical message to other states and our federal government: the time to ban paraquat is now.

Read more in our latest article about this historic milestone and how you can bring this change to your state. michaeljfox.org/news/vermont-p…

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