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DENVER, Co. – March 12, 2020 – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19, also known as the “coronavirus,” is no match to the steadfast commitment of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s volunteers. While the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune ... use indoor tanning devices. It also imposes penalties for anyone who violates this measure. Laws like this have shown to reduce teen tanning and can help reduce the risk of skin cancer for our young people. • H.B. 1001 - Tobacco 21 Legislation: Raising the minimum age of sale for all ...

... New York State Governor Kathy Hochul released her proposed budget for 2023. In response, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior New York Government Relations Director Michael Davoli, released the following statement: “Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget marks ... Prevention & Cessation “ACS CAN applauds Governor Hochul’s proposal to both increase the state cigarette tax by $1 per pack and end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. In addition to saving New York State hundreds of millions of dollars in smoking-related health care costs and generating millions in revenue that can be put toward evidence-based tobacco ...

Initiative 185 Would Have Saved Lives, Saved Money and Funded Vital Services Including Medicaid to Improve the Lives of Montanans MISSOULA, Mont.—Nov. 7, 2018—Unfortunately, despite strong grassroots support, Montana’s Initiative 185 was voted down after Big ... 185 would have funded critical programs such as Medicaid and veteran and senior services. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was a member of the Healthy Montana coalition that attempted to pass this lifesaving tax increase. Kristin Page-Nei, Montana government ... our kids. “Unless Montanans take action to reduce the burden of tobacco, Montana families and small businesses will continue shouldering the cost for Big Tobacco and sadly, many more families will lose loved ones from deadly tobacco addictions.” Montana has not raised its cigarette tax ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be winding down, but we shouldn't look at the end of the month as an opportunity to turn our attention elsewhere. While we have made many strides in our ability to better understand how to detect and treat breast cancer, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women. ACS CAN will continue to advocate for improved access to proven screenings and treatments through adequate funding of the Breast and Cervical Cancer ...