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Cancer Advocates Release 2016 Legislative Scorecard
... legislative actions on the tobacco bills brought a halt to the tobacco industry’s lobbying influence that had blocked progress on key public health legislation for 20 years. The legislation, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in May 2016, will help prevent youth from a lifetime ... of cancer policy issues and holds lawmakers accountable for their voting record in the following cancer-related issue areas: Access to care Awareness and disparities Environment ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
Got Milk (or Water)?
... 9, 2018, just as the California State Assembly is poised/voted on a landmark bill that leverages good nutrition as a new way to prevent major health issues. Senate Bill 1192 has cleared every hurdle but the Assembly floor and a final vote could happen by next week. If the bill passes ... Passing and implementing the policy recommendations in the report would not only save lives in California, but also save millions in long-term health care costs. To view the complete report and details on California’s grades, visit www.fightcancer.org/measure . ACS CAN, the nonprofit, ...