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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.

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. The vote came on the heels of a new report from the American Cancer Society that revealed a shift in the burden

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.

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.

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.

Michigan Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use

Mientras los legisladores estatales realizaban una audiencia sobre el presupuesto relacionado con la fuerza laboral, voluntarios de ACS CAN los instaron a que amplien el acceso a la baja médica y familiar remunerada para los trabajadores de Nueva York.

Mientras los legisladores estatales realizaban una audiencia sobre el presupuesto relacionado con la fuerza laboral, voluntarios de ACS CAN los instaron a que amplien el acceso a la baja médica y familiar remunerada para los trabajadores de Nueva York.