El Senado del Estado de Nueva York indicó que aprobará, con amplio respaldo bipartidista, una legislación (Proyecto de Ley del Senado 172) que pretende ampliar el acceso a la baja médica remunerada.
BOISE, Idaho – – A bill that would serve to strip health care from thousands of hard-working Idahoans will be heard by the Health & Welfare Committee of the Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday.
A statement from Michael Davoli, senior government relations director in New York for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, on the passing of Dr. Hazel Dukes, President of the NAACP New York State Conference.
State Rep. Robert Duvall has introduced legislation, House Bill (HB) 187, which would direct approximately $7.2 million in future payments from the JUUL settlement for youth tobacco prevention, including e-cigarette prevention, and to help those already addicted quit.
Last week, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1725 with bipartisan support, advancing the effort to reform medical debt collection practices in the Commonwealth. The bill will now go to Governor Youngkin’s desk, providing him the opportunity to limit the burden of medical debt on Virginian families.
Earlier this month, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 1828, advancing the bipartisan proposal around breast cancer screening access to Governor Youngkin’s desk.
Earlier this week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released his proposed budget for 2025. In response, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey Government Relations Director Quinton Law issued the following statement, highlighting how Governor Murphy can amplify his intended impact of improving public health and addressing the deficit by increasing the cigarette tax by $1 per pack.
Michigan Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 26, 2025 - Volunteers from across Texas, including cancer survivors, patients and caregivers gathered at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). During meetings with state lawmakers and staff, volunteer advocates highlighted the impact the Cancer Research and Prevention Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is having on Texans and expressed support for sustaining funding for the program.