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West Virginia Lawmakers Can and Must Do Better Now to Protect West Virginians' Health

Earlier today, legislation was introduced in the New Jersey Assembly as a companion to Senate Bill 773, proposing to increase the state’s investment in the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR). Assembly Bill 4579 would establish a dedicated, non-lapsing investment in the amount of $10 million, utilizing a greater proportion of the state tobacco tax revenue to do so. With bills now moving in both chambers, survivors and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) are encouraged by the growing momentum to expand support for cancer research and accelerate lifesaving innovations.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is expressing strong disappointment with the final passage of HB 337, Nicotine Product Tax Amendments.

The Oklahoma House today ignored the clear will of its constituents and advanced House Joint Resolutions 1050 and 1077 out of committee, putting at risk one of the state’s most effective public health initiatives.

The Oklahoma House today ignored the clear will of its constituents and advanced House Joint Resolutions 1050 and 1077 out of committee, putting at risk one of the state’s most effective public health initiatives. These proposals would significantly alter and undermine the voter-established Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET).

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As state lawmakers begin to negotiate the annual budget, cancer survivors from across Pennsylvania are expressing concern that the state is falling behind in its efforts to meaningfully address tobacco use.

JACKSON, Miss. –  The Mississippi Senate passed “Jill’s Law” House Bill 565 Wednesday, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated he

As the Utah State Legislature considers a bill to increase the state tobacco tax, a new poll released Wednesday by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), finds two-thirds of likely Utah voters support raising tobacco taxes. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Around 50 cancer survivors, patients and advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will come from around the state for “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Day at the State House on Wednesday, March 4.