Governor Asa Hutchison was presented the 2016 National Distinguished Advocacy Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on September 14, 2016. Governor Hutchinson was a lead on key public health issues impacting Arkansans’ fight against cancer. In the 18 months that he has been in office, Governor Hutchinson and his administration have:
The National Distinguished Advocacy Award (NDAA) is the highest national advocacy honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN) and is the mark of distinction and accomplishment in the field of public policy advocacy pertaining to cancer. Other recipients of 2016 award for their leadership in reducing the burden of cancer were Senator Susan Collins (ME), Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI) and State Representative Dan Hawkins (KS).
You can watch Governor Hutchison’s impassioned acceptance speech below.
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.