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2026 Minnesota State Legislative Priorities

In 2026, nearly 40,000 Minnesotans will hear the words ‘you have cancer.’ The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is committed to making sure all Minnesotans have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. Addressing the burden of cancer in Minnesota requires public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection, and expand access to quality, affordable health ... also support new state funding for colorectal cancer screening programs. Access to Cancer Screenings: ACS CAN will work to preserve access to no-cost cancer screenings for colorectal, breast, cervical, lung, and prostate cancer, including the follow-up testing required, where appropriate. ...

Advocates commend Gov for investing in prevention

... includes $40 million for Statewide Health Improvement Program   ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 22, 2013) – Governor Dayton prioritized the health of Minnesotans today by including $40 million for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in his budget recommendations. “Governor ... current amount serving SHIP communities and is a tremendous step toward ensuring a statewide program,” praised Britta Orr, Executive Director of the Local Public Health Association – t he lead organization in a broad coalition of SHIP supporters. SHIP works to improve health by ... and more physical activity, and by avoiding tobacco. Local communities implement research-based strategies such as adding sidewalks so people can walk more, bringing fresh local produce from farms to area schools, and helping employers introduce workplace programs to assist employees in ...

Governor Walz Addresses Minnesota’s Health Crisis

... and the administration addressed the youth tobacco-use crisis and announced an aggressive campaign to combat it. In response to the announcement of this campaign, Emily Myatt, Minnesota government relations director for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement.  “ACS CAN is deeply concerned about Minnesota’s dramatic increase in youth e-cigarette use and is ... “Every year 2,584 Minnesotans die from smoking-attributable cancer. The tobacco industry has targeted Minnesota’s kids, communities of color and the LGBTQ+ community. Minnesota’s legislature has an opportunity to pass bold policies that protect Minnesotans from the ...

New Brighton Girl Scouts Take Tobacco Prevention Message to Minnesota Lawmakers at Day at the Capitol

A troop of persuasive and committed Girl Scouts from New Brighton went to the state Capitol in March to meet with lawmakers about the importance of raising the state’s tobacco sale age to 21 and funding cessation programs. The 12 girls attended a Day at the Capitol hosted by Minnesotans ... director. “They knew their stuff when they met with their lawmakers. With their voices backing these strong public health policies, I know we can reduce tobacco use and make a difference in the future for cancer in this state.” The girls were among 350 youth and adult advocates from ...

Nationwide Event Honoring Lives Impacted by Cancer Brings Hope Home to Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —  This September, communities will honor lives affected by cancer when Lights of Hope Across America takes place on the front porches, kitchen tables and lawns of cancer patients, survivors and advocates nationwide and in ... 7-8:30 p.m.  This group of advocates are fundraising for Lights of Hope so that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) may continue advocating for everyone affected by cancer, including the estimated 34,380 Minnesotans who will receive a cancer diagnosis this ... all the comforts of home, including a communal kitchen, dining area, laundry rooms, and places to gather or find a quiet respite – all at no cost to guests. Additional details and the link to RSVP can be found here: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/lights-hope-minneapolis-hope-lodge ...

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