ACS CAN Reacts to Gov. Murphy's Personal Health Announcement
Gov. Murphy has announced that a tumor was detected on his kidney. ACS CAN offers support.
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Cancer Advocates Held Cancer Action Day at Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Protect Kids from E-cigarette Epidemic and Restore Funding to the State’s Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Programs
Frankfort, KY – Cancer patients, their families and other volunteers from around the state who have been touched by cancer came together at the State Capitol in Frankfort to advocate for cancer-fighting legislation, Thursday, February 20, 2020.
Florida House Renounces Promise to Protect Youth from Tobacco
TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 20, 2020 – Today, the House Commerce Committee passed House bill 7089.
Addressing Tobacco Related Health Disparities Should Be Top Priority in Gov. Murphy’s Budget Address
In advance of Gov. Murphy's budget message, ACS CAN New Jersey Government Relations Director Samantha DeAlmeida asks for cancer issues to be addressed.
Comptroller’s E-cigarette Report Misses the Mark on Protecting Marylanders
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot issued the final report yesterday from the Task Force on Electronic Smoking Devices, outlining the task force’s recommendations to reduce youth e-cigarette use. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) determined that the plan misses the mark in terms seeing worthwhile results.
Cancer Advocates Held Cancer Action Day at Capitol Today, Urging Lawmakers to Protect Kids from Tobacco and Preserve Access to Health Care through Medicaid
JUNEAU, Alaska – Cancer patients, their families and other volunteers from around the state who have been touched by cancer united at the State Capitol in Juneau today to share their personal stories and push for policy change to fight cancer.
Former Senate Legislative Analyst to Lead ACS CAN Oklahoma’s Advocacy Efforts
Matt Glanville, who spent 14 years as a public servant in the Oklahoma State Senate, joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network this month as state government relations director.
Cancer Advocates Held Cancer Action Day at Capitol Today, Urging Lawmakers to Reduce Barriers to Cancer Care
Nashville, TN – Cancer patients, their families and other volunteers from around the state who have been touched by cancer came together at the State Capitol in Nashville to advocate for cancer-fighting legislation today, Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Medicaid Work Requirements
Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled unanimously that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should not have approved work requirements and other barriers to eligibility for Medicaid as part of a request from the state of Arkansas.
Report Shows States Can Do More to Provide Access to Tobacco Cessation Services Through Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2020 – A report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) provides an updated snapshot of states’ Medicaid coverage of tobacco cessation treatments and therapies.