Cancer Advocates Applaud Medicaid Funding in Governor’s Budget
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Gov. Mike Parson delivered his State of the State Address and released his proposed fiscal year 2022 budget.
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Idaho Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Week of Action in Support of Increasing Tobacco Taxes
Cancer patients, survivors and volunteer advocates from across Idaho will meet virtually this week with state lawmakers for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Cancer Week of Action. During the virtual meetings, the advocates will urge their lawmakers to support a cigarette tax increase of $1.50 per pack with an equal tax increase on all other tobacco products including e-cigarettes
Proposed Medicare Rule Likely to Limit Cancer Patients’ Access to Necessary Prescription Drugs
Cancer patients would likely be among those most affected by a proposed rule tying certain Medicare Part B drug reimbursement rates to that of foreign countries.
Tennessee Legislature and Governor Turn Their Backs on Cancer Patients
NASHVILLE, TN – Today, Gov. Bill Lee signed the Medicaid block grant waiver into law over patient advocacy groups' objections.
Public Health Groups Call to Protect Right to Breathe Clean, Smoke-free Air
JACKSON, MS – January 14, 2021 – The Mississippi Department of Corrections recently announced their decision to lift the policy that prohibits smoking inside prisons beginning February 1, 2021.
Indiana health care providers urge Governor Holcomb to support $2 cigarette tax increase, invest more in health
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Health care providers from 22 organizations sent a letter to Gov. Eric Holcomb today urging him to prioritize a cigarette tax increase in the 2021 legislative session and increase investments in public health.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Reacts to Proposed Flavored Tobacco Legislation by D.C. Council
WASHINGTON, D.C – Yesterday, Councilmember Mary Cheh today was joined by eight councilmembers in reintroducing the Flavored Electronic Smoking Device Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizing Tobacco Control Funding
NASHVILLE, TN – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) asks that legislators support legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in Tennessee.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session
LANSING, MI – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizing Out-of-pocket Costs in 2021
SPRINGFIELD, IL – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) asks that legislators support legislation that will ease the cancer burden in Illinois.