Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Critical Access to Health Insurance
Jefferson City, MO - “Today, the Missouri Supreme court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit to force the state to implement Medicaid expansion.
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ACS CAN Applauds Washington, DC Mayor for Signing Bill to Protect the Health of All District Residents
Washington, DC Mayor Bowser has signed legislation that prohibits the sale of some flavored tobacco products. ACS CAN appauds Mayor Bowser and asks a comprehensive approach.
American Cancer Society Continues to Encourage HPV Vaccination for Teens
NASHVILLE, TN — The American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network believe it is critical that Tennessee parents and families continue to receive scientific-based information about the HPV vaccine that is still widely available throughout Tennessee.
Bill Introduced in US House of Representatives Extends Medicaid Coverage in US Territories
U.S. Reps. Darren Soto (D-FL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation that will be considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee today to extend funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The legislation is supported by House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA).
House Appropriations Committee Prioritizes Medical Research with $6.5 Billion Increase for NIH in FY 2022 Budget
Washington, D.C.---Today the House Appropriations Committee will vote on a proposed FY 2022 spending bill that would increase funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $6.5 billion and include a $432 million increase for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and $194 million for the Cancer Moonshot.
Leo Almeida Joins ACS CAN to Direct Government Relations
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Leo Almeida, who has had a long and successful career around cap square, joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) this week as the Ohio government relations director.
Governor Ige Prioritizes Public Health Over Big Tobacco’s Profits
HONOLULU — Governor Ige vetoed House Bill 1296 today that would have repealed Hawaii’s successful Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund. Following is a statement from Cynthia Au, Hawaii government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network:
Legislature Includes Funding for Critical Cancer-Fighting Programs
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Bryan Hannon
Twenty-Two Health Groups Submit Amicus Brief in Medicaid Expansion Lawsuit
Jefferson City, MO – Health and patient advocacy groups submitted an amicus curiae (or friend-of-the-court) brief today, supported by Missouri-based health econom
Amicus Brief Filed in Medicaid Expansion Lawsuit
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Emily Kalmer