On the heels of World No Tobacco Day, leading public health organizations urge Governor Ige to veto House Bill 1296 that would repeal Hawaii's successful tobacco control trust fund and eliminate funding for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.
Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Legislature approved a budget bill today that includes initiatives supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) to improve cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.
CONCORD – Today, New Hampshire’s Senate Finance Committee voted on key public health budget measures relating to tobacco control.
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Hoy, el gobernador Ron DeSantis promulgó oficialmente el proyecto de ley 1080 del Senado – un proyecto de ley disfrazado como una solución a la epidemia de tabaquismo juvenil actual.
Phoenix, Ariz. – Hoy, el Senado de Arizona votó 18 a 10 para apoyar a la industria tabacalera en vez de apoyar a los niños de Arizona.
TALLAHASSEE, FL – El miércoles pasado, la Legislatura de Florida aprobó el Proyecto de ley del senado (SB) 1080, un proyecto de ley disfrazado como una solución a la epidemia de tabaquismo juvenil actual.
ACS CAN has launched a NYC Week of Action. It was kicked off by delivering letters to Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson askng for support for tobacco control programs as well as well as early detection and prevention.
ACS CAN has kicked off NYC Week of Action by delivering letters to Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Johnson asking for support for tobacco control as well as early detection and preveention.
LAS VEGAS—Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from across Nevada will meet virtually this week with Nevada lawmakers during the state’s Cancer Action Week, hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
BISMARCK—The North Dakota Legislature adjourned last night and passed its 2021-2023 biennium budget, which includes funding for critical cancer screening programs and tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. They also reauthorized Medicaid expansion funding for another two years.