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FRANKFORT, KY. – The Kentucky House passed its version of the budget, which cuts funding for tobacco prevention and programs that help those already addicted quit. The following is a Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Doug Hogan: “Tobacco use remains the leading cause

A coalition of patients, patient advocacy organizations and health care providers today urge Pennsylvania lawmakers to support House Bill 2226 / SB268 , legislation that when passed into law will ensure that patients are getting the full benefit of third party co-pay assistance programs to pay for medications that treat a variety of serious health conditions and improve patients’ survival and quality of life.

Tallahassee, FL. – Following Florida Senate Appropriations Committee’s 10–7 vote to advance SB 1756 yesterday; the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is raising serious concerns about the bill and its potential impact on cancer patients. The following statement can be attributed to

SALEM, Oregon -- Oregon will be the first state in the nation to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental cervical cancer screenings for residents on state-regulated insurance plans following House passage of Senate Bill 1527 on Tuesday. The vote followed unanimous approval in the Senate and awaits only Gov. Tina Kotek’s

Tallahassee, FL. – Following Florida Senate Appropriations Committee’s 10–7 vote to advance SB 1756 yesterday; the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is raising serious concerns about the bill and its potential impact on cancer patients. The following statement can be attributed to

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Ken Wilkerson, a seasoned government affairs professional with more than a decade of experience in health care advocacy and state policy, has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as senior government relations director for California. In this role, Wilkerson will lead ACS

Monday, the Utah State House of Representatives approved HB 337, a proposal to raise the state cigarette tax by $1.75 per pack while also ensuring that all other tobacco products are taxed at an appropriate rate, by a vote of 47-20. The following statement can be attributed to Brook Carlisle,

Survivors, caregivers and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered at the Capitol today for Cancer Action Day where they asked lawmakers to defend the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) from efforts to divert its funding or eliminate its board.