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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.

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

AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 26, 2025 - Volunteers from across Texas, including cancer survivors, patients and caregivers gathered at the Texas Capitol on Wednesday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) . During meetings with state lawmakers and staff, volunteer advocates highlighted the impact the Cancer Research and Prevention Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is having on Texans and expressed support for sustaining funding for the program.

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.

BISMARCK, N.D. –– House Bill 1283 cleared the chamber today in a 66-26 vote, putting North Dakotans one step closer to the peace of mind they need when it comes to breast cancer diagnostics. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration. “North Dakota patients should not face

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider a budget resolution that could lead to devastating cuts to Medicaid. Ahead of the vote, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is urging House members to oppose cuts to Medicaid.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— February 25, 2025 — Today, 33 organizations representing millions of patients with serious health conditions and thousands of health care professionals filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Braidwood Management v. Kennedy . The amicus brief supports the constitutionality of the provision of