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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Legislative Priorities for 2018 in Pennsylvania

... PA – January 11, 2018 – As lawmakers return to work after the holiday season the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is looking ahead to what public health initiatives can be accomplished in 2018. Pennsylvania has a long way to go when it comes to tobacco control issues. Each year in Pennsylvania 6,000 kids under the age of eighteen become new daily smokers, 22,000 adults die from their own smoking and annual health care costs in Pennsylvania directly caused by ... to making sure we protect and increase the funding that goes into our state tobacco prevention and cessation funding. Tobacco prevention is one of the smartest and most fiscally responsible investments that Pennsylvania can make. It not only helps current people who quit, but also prevents ...

Comprehensive Action Needed to Put Kids Over Tobacco Interests

Pierre, S.D. – Data from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey show youth use of e-cigarettes in high schools has skyrocketed, with a 135% increase over the past two years. Survey results also show that 27.5% of high school students used e-cigarettes in the last 30 days. Nearly 64% used mint or menthol flavored e-cigarettes, only 2% less than fruit ... more than candy flavors. As lawmakers return for another legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports efforts to effectively address the e-cigarette epidemic that is affecting the state’s youth. In order to enhance recent federal ...

Vermont 2010 Legislative Wrap-Up

    American Cancer Society Legislative Wrap-up 2010     Access to Health Care – Health Care Reform Catamount Health Plan As part of a host of cost saving measures to close the gap in the FY 2011 budget, three changes were made to the Catamount Health plan.   While still a significant ... was reduced by $300,000 for a total program funding level of approximately $4.5 million.   Though it is a cut we advocated to prevent, we can consider this a victory given the economic climate and the fact that the Governor proposed a much larger cut of $1.5 million. Tobacco Cessation ...

National Pain Care Legislation Clears Another Key Hurdle

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 25, 2008 -- A bill that would give relief to millions of Americans who suffer from chronic pain cleared a major legislative hurdle with its overwhelming approval by the full House of Representatives late last night.  The National Pain Care Policy Act, which would improve pain care research, education, training and access, ... health care costs, accounting for more than $100 billion a year in expenses and lost productivity. “Cancer patients face a fear of pain that can be worse than the fear of treatment itself,” said Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). ...

Senators Vocalize Strong Bipartisan Opposition on Bill That Would Remove Local Power to Protect Children from Tobacco

... 7, 2023  – Late last week, Sen. McElveen, Sen. Kimpson, and Sen. Senn signed their names to defer a bill that would take away the power of all localities in the state to pass laws that regulate the sale of tobacco products from the typical legislative process due to the strong opposition from lawmakers.   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in South Carolina has been strongly opposed to the measure and is warning the lawmakers and public on the dangers of preemption bills.   ...

Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Helps Kick Cancer During Annual Suits & Sneakers Event

COLUMBIA, S.C. – (March 7, 2017) – Earlier today, Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Gary Gilmore joined dozens of South Carolina legislators in lacing up their sneakers to demonstrate support for cancer survivors, patients and caregivers as well as to honor ... those who have lost their battle with the disease. The event took place during the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Day at the Capitol event. “Like every person, I have been touched by this disease personally,” said Dr. Gustavo Leone, new director of the Hollings Cancer Center. “I am proud to be here with Coach Gilmore to lend our support to those who are fighting this disease. This state ...

10-14-10 Affordable Care Act Update

... all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families   Delaware Candidate Debates          ACS CAN was invited to join AARP, the University of Delaware, and Delaware First Media, a non-partisan, non-profit news service, to sponsor the U.S. House and U.S. Senate candidate debates in ... a new tool to help consumers make better informed choices.   Detailed information on benefits and monthly premium estimates, as well as cost-sharing information including annual deductibles and out-of-pocket limits for health plans, is now available. Also, information about the ...

10-14-10 Affordable Care Act Update

... all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families   Delaware Candidate Debates          ACS CAN was invited to join AARP, the University of Delaware, and Delaware First Media, a non-partisan, non-profit news service, to sponsor the U.S. House and U.S. Senate candidate debates in ... a new tool to help consumers make better informed choices.   Detailed information on benefits and monthly premium estimates, as well as cost-sharing information including annual deductibles and out-of-pocket limits for health plans, is now available. Also, information about the ...

10-14-10 Affordable Care Act Update

... all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families   Delaware Candidate Debates          ACS CAN was invited to join AARP, the University of Delaware, and Delaware First Media, a non-partisan, non-profit news service, to sponsor the U.S. House and U.S. Senate candidate debates in ... a new tool to help consumers make better informed choices.   Detailed information on benefits and monthly premium estimates, as well as cost-sharing information including annual deductibles and out-of-pocket limits for health plans, is now available. Also, information about the ...

Comptroller’s E-cigarette Report Misses the Mark on Protecting Marylanders

... Devices, outlining the task force’s recommendations to reduce youth e-cigarette use. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) determined that the plan misses the mark in terms seeing worthwhile results. The following statement can be attributed to Jocelyn Collins, Maryland Government Relations Director for ACS CAN: “This plan lacks two key components of a successful tobacco control plan, a tobacco tax increase and a restriction on the sale of all flavored tobacco products—with zero exceptions. ... economy. If the bill is passed, it is projected to increase annual state revenue by $97.43 million and would decrease the long-term health care cost savings from adult and youth smoking by $1.11 billion. A $2 per pack cigarette tax increase is also estimated to decrease smoking in youth ...

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