N.J. Senate Health Committee Approves Smoke-free Casino Legislation
TRENTON, NJ – JANUARY 29, 2024 – Today, the Senate Health Committee voted in support of closing the loophole for casinos in New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act.
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Advocates ‘Heartened’ to See Senate Committee Schedule Hearing for Smoke-free Casino Legislation, Urge Members to Vote in Support
TRENTON, NJ – JANUARY 26, 2024 – With the commitment from the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee to host a hearing on Monday, January 29 to consider Senate Bill 1493, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges Committee members to s
Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on New Jerseyans
TRENTON, NJ – JANUARY 12, 2024 – As lawmakers dive into the 2024 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on New Jerseyans, securing each resident equal opport
Advocates Urge Senate President Scutari to Bring Smoke-free Bill to Vote by Full Senate
TRENTON, NJ – DECEMBER 13, 2023 – Earlier today, Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee Chair Joe Vitale pulled the smoke-free proposal off the agenda for tomorrow’s committee hearing, citing a lack of support from committee members.
New Poll: 74% More Likely to Visit Atlantic City Casinos If They Are Smoke-free
TRENTON, NJ – DECEMBER 13, 2023 – A new poll reveals that Philadelphia-area adults living in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey are much more likely to visit Atlantic City casinos if they are 100% smoke-free.
New Jersey State Budget Produces Mixed Results in the Fight against Cancer
TRENTON, NJ – JUNE 30, 2023 – This afternoon, the New Jersey Legislature passed the 2023-24 budget—the contents of which are a mixed bag in the fight against cancer. The budget now awaits Governor Murphy’s approval.
New Jersey is taking a giant leap forward in the war against cancer. Here's how
The following originally appeared in the Asbury Park Press on March 24, 2023.
Budget Measures that Would Signal Cancer Prevention and Detection Is a Priority in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – FEBRUARY 27, 2023 – Governor Murphy is expected to release his 2023-24 Executive Budget tomorrow, setting the legislative and fiscal agenda for the year.
N.J. Health Committee Gears up for Long-Awaited Hearing on Smoke-free Casino Loophole
TRENTON, NJ – FEBRUARY 12, 2023 – Tomorrow, February 13 the General Assembly will host its first-ever hearing on legislation to close the loophole for casinos in New Jersey’s Smoke-Free Air Act.
New Jersey Expands Access to Preventative Colorectal Cancer Screenings
TRENTON, NJ – February 2, 2023 –Earlier today, Governor Murphy signed legislation to expand access to preventive colorectal cancer screenings. A-3523/ S-2305 is a vital new law that will eliminate financial barriers to lifesaving screenings.