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Volunteer Appreciation Week

9 de Abril de 2019
District Of Columbia

For volunteer appreciation week, today we recognize and thank Brandon Hughes . As the State Lead Ambassador for the DC, Brandon builds relationships with legislators and their staff, attends local and national Lobby Days, and speaks at community events to raise awareness about ACS CAN.

Cancer Patients/Survivors Urge Lawmakers to Address Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic by Passing Flavored Tobacco Restriction Bills!

9 de Abril de 2019
California

SACRAMENTO, CA – More than 100 cancer patients, their families and other volunteers from around the state are fired up during their annual trek to the State Capitol for Cancer Action Day . This year, they’re asking state lawmakers to restrict the sale of flavored tobacco products including menthol,

Lt. Governor Mike Cooney Joins the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for 6th Annual Hoops, Hops and Hope!

8 de Abril de 2019
Montana

Helena, MT— The 6 th Annual Governor’s Hoops Challenge is about to wrap up. On behalf of Gov. Bullock, Lt. Governor Mike Cooney will recognize the winners of the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Challenge competition on April 8, 2019. State departments and businesses have been

Letter in Lincoln Journal Star: Time for state to raise tobacco tax

5 de Abril de 2019
Nebraska

The following letter was published in the Lincoln Journal Star on Febraury 16, 2019

Gov. Inslee Signs Tobacco 21 Legislation into Law

5 de Abril de 2019
Washington

SEATTLE, Wash.—April 5, 2019-- Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1074 into law today, raising the age of sale for all tobacco products including electronic cigarettes to 21 in Washington state, effective January 1, 2020. Mary McHale, the Washington government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network,

Letter in Omaha World Herald: Raise Nebraska’s cigarette tax

5 de Abril de 2019
Nebraska

The following letter was published in the Omaha World Herald on January 17, 2019.

Letter in North Platte Telegraph: Rep. Smith urged to co-sponsor colon cancer screening bill

5 de Abril de 2019
Nebraska

The following letter was published on April 2, 2019.

Cancer Advocates Denounce Today’s Action by House Judiciary Committee

5 de Abril de 2019
Montana

HELENA, Mont. – April 5, 2019—The House Judiciary Committee has blocked a key public health bill from being voted on by the full House. Senate Bill (SB) 21 would restrict minors from indoor tanning. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Montana Academy of Dermatology speak

Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Address Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic

5 de Abril de 2019
Nacional

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced legislation today that would task the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce the skyrocketing rates of tobacco product use among youth.