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South Dakota Senate Bill 54 Holds the Door Open for Big Tobacco
PIERRE, S.D. –- The passage of Senate Bill 54 on Thursday marked a disappointing step backward for public health and cancer prevention in South Dakota. If enacted, it would strip voter-initiated funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation fund by 60%.
House Ignores Idahoans, Approves Devastating Medicaid Repeal Bill
BOISE, Idaho –– Despite the undeniable voices of Idahoans and clear will of voters and advocates testifying against Idaho House Bill 138, the effective repeal of Medicaid expansion moves into senate consideration this week after passing the Idaho House on a thin margin despite bi-partisan opposit
Leading Public Health Groups Strongly Oppose Exemption for Cigar Bars, Urge Lawmakers to Vote to Prioritize Maryland Communities
Following the House Economic Matters Committee hearing on Monday and ahead of the Senate Finance Committee meeting on Friday, Lance Kilpatrick, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Maryland, released the following statement:
Organizaciones de pacientes y profesionales médicos aplauden la decisión de la Administración de defender el acceso a los servicios de salud preventiva en el caso Braidwood de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos
Washington, DC - Anoche, la oficina del Procurador General presentó su resumen de méritos en el caso de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos de Braidwood Management versus Kennedy, describiendo su intención de defender la disposición de la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (A
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Picks Jennifer Atlas to Lead Fight Against Cancer in Nevada
Jennifer Atlas, Henderson resident, has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the government relations director in Nevada. In this role, Atlas will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce the cancer burden in the state.
Una reducción significativa en la fuerza laboral de las agencias críticas de salud pone en riesgo al liderazgo del país en la lucha contra el cáncer
“El gobierno tiene la responsabilidad de evaluar continuamente el mejor uso de los recursos nacionales; sin embargo, los recortes indiscriminados al financiamiento de la infraestructura de salud e investigación de nuestro país que reducen de forma considerable la fuerza laboral federal en agencia
Significant Reduction in Workforce at Critical Health Agencies Puts the Nation’s Leadership in the Fight Against Cancer at Risk
“Government has a responsibility to continually assess the best application of national resources; however, indiscriminate cuts to our nation’s health and research infrastructure funding significantly reducing the federal wor
Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Farm Bureau Bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Legislation Aimed at Addressing Medical Debt Passes Senate Committee, Advances to Senate Floor; Patient Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Support
Earlier this week, House Bill 1725 was voted out of the Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. This legislation, which will protect patients from the cascading impacts of medical debt, now advances to the Senate floor for consideration. Cancer survivor Tiffany Freeman joins her fellow volunteers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in urging members of the Senate to follow the lead of their House colleagues and vote in support of the bill.