Ahead of State of the State, Cancer-Fighting Advocates Call on Gov. Mills to Prioritize Public Health in 2026
ACS CAN Calls Attention to Medicaid, Biomarker Testing and Medical Debt
AUGUSTA – January 27, 2026 – Ahead of Gov. Mills' State of the State address tonight, cancer advocates across Maine look forward to hearing Gov. Mills' remarks and hope they underscore the continued importance of access to care to healthcare for all Mainers.
The following statement can be attributed to Julia MacDonald, Maine director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN):
“We look forward to working with Gov. Mills on cancer fighting public policy in 2026, including policies that prevent and reduce the occurrence of medical debt, funding to increase access to cutting edge biomarker testing for a wide array of serious diseases, and protecting access to Medicaid for those who rely on it.
“Cancer patients and survivors across Maine stand ready to partner with Gov. Mills and urge her to continue to advocate for cancer fighting public policy. Doing so will help Mainers live longer, healthier lives and contribute to the health and economic wellbeing of our great state.”
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About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers at every level of government. ACS CAN empowers volunteers across the country to make their voices heard to influence evidence-based public policy change that improves the lives of people with cancer and their families. We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. Since 2001, as the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org.