Kentucky’s Health Is on the Line: Senate Must Strengthen Tobacco Prevention Efforts
FRANKFORT, KY. – The Kentucky House passed its version of the budget, which cuts funding for tobacco prevention and programs that help those already addicted quit.
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Alabama Senate Sends Bill to Reduce Costs of Breast Cancer Imaging to Governor’s Desk
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Senate passed House Bill 300 Thursday, which would help patients better afford breast cancer screenings.
Florida Senate Committee Advances Legislation that would Limit Access to Vaccines and Hinder the Fight Against Cancer
Tallahassee, FL. – Following Florida Senate Appropriations Committee’s 10–7 vote to advance SB 1756 yesterday; the Americ
Oregon House Approves Senate Bill 1527, Cervical Cancer Screening Legislation Awaits Only Governor’s Signature
SALEM, Oregon -- Oregon will be the first state in the nation to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental cervical cancer screenings for residents on state-regulated insurance plans following House passage of Senate Bill 1527 on Tuesday.
Florida Senate Committee Advances Legislation that would Limit Access to Vaccines and Hinder the Fight Against Cancer
Tallahassee, FL. – Following Florida Senate Appropriations Committee’s 10–7 vote to advance SB 1756 yesterday; the Americ
Cancer Advocates Applaud Utah House for Prioritizing Youth and Public Health by Passing Tobacco Tax Increase
Monday, the Utah State House of Representatives approved HB 337, a proposal to raise the state cigarette tax by $1.75 per pack while also ensuring that all other tobacco products are taxed at an appropriate rate, by a vote of 47-20.
Cancer Advocates Rallied at Oklahoma Capitol in Push to Preserve Tobacco Prevention Efforts
Survivors, caregivers and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered at the Capitol today for Cancer Action Day where they asked lawmakers to defend the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) from efforts to divert its funding or eliminate its board.
Utah Lawmakers Asked to Support Tobacco Tax Increase During ‘Cancer Action Day’ at Utah State Capitol
A “not-so-sweet 16” was recognized Friday at the Utah State Capitol as cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers united for Cancer Action Day.
Overwhelming Majority of Cancer Patients and Survivors Support Broad Community Immunization and Oppose States’ Actions Limiting Access to Vaccines
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released today results from a survey exploring cancer patients and survivors’ attitudes toward vaccines.
Poll: Travelers Overwhelmingly Support Smoke-free Airports
As the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Authority considers allowing smoking in the airport, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently commissioned a nationwide poll to see how people feel about smoking in airports.