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ANNAPOLIS, MD – DECEMBER 20, 2023 – On January 1, 2024, Marylanders will gain access to biomarker testing when Chapter 322 of the Laws of 2023 takes effect for private insurers. The legislation, which requires coverage of biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence, received near-unanimous support

El Concejo de Imperial aprobó una ordenanza libre de humo para prohibir fumar al aire libre en eventos públicos y áreas recreativas que sean de la ciudad, como áreas de espectadores y de concesión, baños y parques, entre otros

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – La representante Karen González Pittman (R-Tampa) y la senadora Alexis Calatayud presentaron dos proyectos de ley ( HB 885 and SB 964 ) que, de ser aprobados, permitirán que más personas en Florida puedan acceder a las pruebas de

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – La representante Karen González Pittman (R-Tampa) y la senadora Alexis Calatayud presentaron dos proyectos de ley ( HB 885 and SB 964 ) que, de ser aprobados, permitirán que más personas en Florida puedan acceder a las pruebas de

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) condemns the House for not standing up for the health of Ohioans and putting our children at greater risk of becoming Big Tobacco’s next customers. Instead of offering solutions to address the health of our residents, lawmakers have now limited what local governments can do to prevent people from starting to use tobacco and help people quit.

Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network joined 21 groups representing millions of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers, to send a letter to the White House supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed rules to eliminate the sale of menthol in cigarettes and all flavors in cigars.

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. Given the stagnation around the smoke-free casinos proposal in committee—a result

ALBANY, NY – DECEMBER 13, 2023 – The New York State Legislature has sent Senate Bill 1196a / Assembly Bill 1673a to the Governor’s desk, giving her 10 days to take action on the legislation. Their proposal aims to ensure millions of New Yorkers can access precision care by

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. Nearly three in four adults (74%) stated they were more likely to visit an entirely