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... totaled $245.8 million this year, a significant increase in comparison to $186.5 million last year.  The statement below is on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in reaction and can be attributed to Florida Government Relations Director Susan Harbin.   “With today’s signature by the governor, the new state budget ... for such a commitment by the legislature and governor and excited to see the impact it will have in saving lives in our state.  “A majority of clinical trials were cancelled or delayed as a result of the pandemic, and cancer diagnoses were down by nearly half last year with no return ...

... Legislative Session was the last session under current leadership, sandwiched between a hurricane and a campaign season. There was a fair amount of controversy, which led to dead legislation and stripped funding. However, through all the conflict you all did a great job of helping with our messaging and reaching the legislators in assistance with our lobbying team in Tallahassee. We are happy to report that the ... including more than $178.8 million in mission-related appropriations is awaiting the Governor’s approval, including funding for three of ACS CAN’s top priorities.   Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program - The Legislature approved total state funding of $1.83 ...

... Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides lifesaving cancer screenings for medically underserved women between the ages of 50 and 64 whose incomes are below 200% of the federal poverty level. Women diagnosed with cancer through the program are eligible for a special Medicaid program that covers the costs of ... proposed Senate budget only contains $300,00 for the program, while the House has included the full $1.8 million in non-recurring funds   ACS CAN is asking that the Senate move to the House position of   $1.8 million   Even with the additional state funding, the program is only able to ...