Amidst a very tight budget year,ξtheξTennessee stateξbudget includes an unprecedented $3.5 millionξ(recurring funds) to TennCare for a comprehensive smoking cessation program, restores $1 millionξin funding for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and adds $500,000 for additional smoking cessation and prevention programs throughout the state.ξ These victories are due to the consistent hardξwork of volunteers and staff throughout the state.ξ Great job, Tennessee!
After months of delay and hard negotiations, Congress has finally passed a funding bill! The bill includes a small increase for cancer research and prevention programs.