Amicus Brief Filed in Medicaid Expansion Lawsuit
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Emily Kalmer
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Emergency Order is Lifted; Smoking Allowed to Resume in Pennsylvania Casinos Putting Pennsylvanians at Risk
The emergency order prohibiting smoking in casinos has been lifted. ACS CAN says employees and vistors should have their health protected and smoking should again be prohibited.
ACS CAN Applauds Washington, DC Council for Passing Bill to Protect All District Residents
The Washington, DC City Council has passed legislation that prohibits the sale of some flavored tobacco products. There is an exemption for hookah. ACS CAN Washington, DC Government Relations Director Jocelyn Collins reacts.
Maine Budget Shortsighted In Addressing Tobacco Control; Flavored Tobacco
AUGUSTA – The Maine Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee has finalized a budget deal without including Governor Mills’ provision to end the sale of menthol and all flavored tobacco products.
Legislature Presses on with $0 Funding for Youth Tobacco Prevention Despite Budget Surplus
RALEIGH, NC – June 29, 2021 – Last week, Senate lawmakers passed their final version of the budget – dedicating zero funding for the state’s tobacco prevention programs amid skyrocketing youth tobacco use.
Court Ruling Will Impact Access to Critical Health Coverage
Jefferson City, MO - June 23, 2021 -“Today, the Cole County circuit court ruled against the plaintiffs in the lawsuit that would force the state to implement expanded eligibility for Medicaid.
La legislatura de Texas renueva su compromiso con la investigación científica del cáncer, tras un arduo año para los pacientes con cáncer y sus familias
AUSTIN, TX – Con la firma del presupuesto del año fiscal 2021 por parte del gobernador Abbott, la Legislatura de Texas renovó su compromiso de proveer el financiamiento adecuado para el Instituto de Investigación y Prevención del Cáncer de Texas (CPRIT), luego de un impacto seve
Connecticut Must Not Turn Its Back on Youth & Fighting Tobacco Industry Influence
HARTFORD – Today, Phillip Morris International (PMI) announced its intention to relocate the company’s corporate headquarters from New York to Connecticut.
En tanto Texas lidera la nación en habitantes de EE. UU. sin seguro médico, los legisladores allanan el camino para planes de salud inadecuados que bloquearían el acceso de los habitantes de Texas con enfermedades crónicas
AUSTIN, TX – Con la fecha límite para firmar la aprobación, el gobernador Abbott ha permitido que el proyecto de ley de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3924) se convierta en ley, la que crearía una nueva cobertura que no es de seguro médico por medio de Texas Farm Bureau (Oficina
Patient Groups Praise Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Health Care Law, Preserving Critical Patient Protections
The nation’s leading patient advocacy groups are praising the U.S. Supreme Court ruling today upholding the health care law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court ruled the plaintiff states and taxpayers did not have standing to bring the suit.