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Cancer Survivors, Patients, Caregivers Convene at State Capitol for Lawmaker Meetings

... at the State Capitol Thursday for ‘Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Donning bright blue shirts, volunteers met with several state lawmakers and urged them to support policies that would aid in the fight ... a long way and that’s why it’s important to continue the surveillance. I’m here today to ask Arizona lawmakers to help us achieve our goal of giving more women access to early detection.”  Volunteers also asked lawmakers to support several other policies including SB 1164 which, if ... health insurers from making changes to prescription drug formularies during the plan year, including removing drugs from coverage or increasing cost sharing. Survivors and patients urged legislators to reduce the toll tobacco is having on Arizonans, as well by supporting and enacting ...

Cancer Survivors Look to State Leaders to Ensure Access to Quality & Affordable Care, Invest in Innovation in New Legislative Session

As New York State’s 2026 legislative session begins and Governor Hochul prepares to deliver her State of the State address, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is calling on lawmakers to seize both immediate and long-term opportunities to ease the burden of cancer. Advocates are urging state leaders ... choose between health and a paycheck. Together, the CSP and TDI offer immediate, tangible relief for New Yorkers increasingly worried about the cost of living. “Beyond short-term relief that helps New Yorkers prevent, detect and treat cancer, state leaders must also champion policies that ...

American Cancer Society Applauds D.C. Council's Vote to Double the Cigarette Tax

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 14, 2008 -- The District of Columbia Council has joined the growing number of states that are increasing their tobacco taxes as a way to discourage children and adults from smoking by doubling the District’s cigarette ... increase in the price of cigarettes reduces youth smoking by 7 percent and overall cigarette consumption by about 4 percent. The District can expect the $1 cigarette tax increase to prevent some 4,100 DC kids alive today from smoking; spur 3,100 DC smokers to quit for good: save 2,100 ...

Ads Call on Congress to Put Children Before Big Tobacco and Support Cancer Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 13, 2007 -- In an effort to urge Congress to put children’s health ahead of the tobacco industry’s bottom line, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN) this week is sponsoring ads across the country asking Congress to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco products. ACS CAN, the sister advocacy organization of the American Cancer Society, is sponsoring print advertising on FDA regulation of tobacco in seven targeted states during the August recess. The ...

Rhode Island Getting Mixed Reviews on Cancer Fighting Public Policies

... it comes to supporting policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Rhode Island measured up to policy recommendations in just six of the ten issue areas ranked. The report was released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). "We've made tremendous progress in the way we diagnose and treat cancer across the country. But to leverage this progress, Rhode Island ...

Connecticut Lawmakers Must Act to Protect Kids & Adults from Tobacco Industry Influence

... and helping current tobacco users quit in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s best practices. A coalition of public health groups have joined together to urge the state to dedicate robust and sustainable funds to combat a leading cause of preventable death and disease in the state.  The Master Settlement Agreement dollars Connecticut receives and the tobacco taxes the state ... state funds to lifesaving tobacco control programs is not one of these things,” said Bryte Johnson, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Connecticut. “Gov. Lamont’s proposed zero-dollar investment in tobacco control programs is an extremely costly and unnecessary road to ...

D.C. Council Vote on Smoke-Free Bill A Step in the Right Direction

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- December 6, 2005 -- The D.C. Council today voted 12-1 in favor of a smokefree law that would protect thousands of District workers and patrons from the dangers of secondhand smoke. A second and final vote on the bill could take place later this month or in ... contains provisions that are of concern to public health advocates, including a hardship waiver that would allow restaurants and bars that can show an economic harm from the law to apply for a waiver from the smoking ban, and an implementation date of Jan. 1, 2007 for brew pubs, clubs, ...

New Report: Colorado Gets Mixed Results on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... policies and legislation to prevent cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). In the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Colorado met the policy benchmark in three of the eight issue areas and has room for improvement in two. The state fell short in three other areas, including indoor tanning restrictions for ...

$1.50 Tobacco Tax Tops Agenda at Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol

... from Eldorado High School in Albuquerque joined the cancer advocates making tracks to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Cancer Awareness Day at the Capitol.  The government students learned from the ACS CAN volunteers how to advocate for a good cause—cancer ... youth. American Cancer Society (Society) statistics show cancer has risen to become the #1 killer in New Mexico.  Knowing nearly 30 percent of all cancers are linked tobacco use, the Society’s advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN, urged lawmakers at its annual Cancer Awareness Day at the ... “An increase in the tobacco tax is long overdue, especially since New Mexico’s current tax creates a loophole for the growing number of ways tobacco is being marketed to young people to get them hooked,” said New Mexican Kathleen McVicker, a longtime volunteer for ACS CAN and ...

Arizona Cancer Action Day 2026

Bookmark this site to easily access all the resources you need to prepare for successful lawmaker meetings on February 19th. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... were not a group lead. These Report Backs help us recap which legislators and/or their staff we met with. Volunteer Reimbursement Form  - You can be reimbursed for mileage related to Cancer Action Day.   How do I meet with members of the Arizona Legislature?  Find out which Legislative ... KPNX in the 6:15 AM showing Check out the ACS CAN Press Release recapping the 2026 Arizona Cancer Action Day:  Arizona Advocates Call for No Cost Cancer Screenings and Stronger Protections from Big Tobacco at State Capitol Thank you to all the organizations that participated in our ...

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