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Bill to Protect New York State’s Young People from the Dangers of Skin Cancer Due to Indoor Tanning Passes Senate
Albany, NY – June 12, 2018 – The New York State Senate today passed a bill (S.5585a) to prohibit the use of indoor tanning devices by minors under the age of 18. The bill was already passed by the assembly and will now go to Governor Cuomo’s desk.
Justice Department Argues to Roll Back Critical Patient Protections in Health Care Law
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last night it will not defend several critical patient protections in the health law and instead is arguing to end them. If successful, the case could leave millions of Americans with serious illnesses unable to obtain health care coverage.
Survey Results Show Tobacco Use Among Youth Declining
Washington, D.C. – A survey released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S.
Virginia Becomes 33rd State to Increase Access to Health Coverage through Medicaid
Today Virginia governor Ralph Northam signed into law a state budget that extends health care coverage to an estimated 400,000 low-income Virginians through the Medicaid program. Virginia is now the 33rd state, in addition to Washington, D.C., to accept federal funding to provide health insurance coverage to adults earning less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level—just under $17,000 a year for a single adult. As part of the expansion, Virginia will require Medicaid recipients attend school, work, partake in job training or engage in some kind of community engagement for upwards of 80 hours a month in order to receive benefits. This requirement could pose significant challenges to cancer patients and survivors.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Signs Lifesaving Tobacco- 21 Bill into Law
White Plains, NY- June 6, 2018- Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed a bill into law that will prohibit the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to anyone under 21 years of age.
Cancer Advocates Applaud Governor Hickenlooper's Veto of Legislation to Create Marijuana Tasting Rooms
DENVER, Colo.—June 5, 2018 — The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and other leading public health organizations are thankful and relieved that Governor John Hickenlooper vetoed House Bill 1258 on Monday, June 4.
ACS CAN Lauds Governor John Hickenlooper's Veto of Senate Bill 18-179
DENVER, Colo.—June 4, 2018—On Friday, June 1, Governor John Hickenlooper vetoed Senate Bill 18-179, a bill seeking to permanently extend a three-year tax credit for premium cigars and other tobacco products that a retailer ships or transports to an out-of-state consumer.
Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Increase Access to Health Coverage for Low-Income State Residents
ACS CAN praises a bi-partisan group of Virginia state legislators who voted to accept federal dollars to increase access to health coverage through Medicaid.
Coalition and EBR Metro Council Members Celebrate Healthier Air for All in East Baton Rouge
Today in Louisiana, the implementation of a comprehensive smoke-free air ordinance to protect all employees in the East Baton Rouge workforce came to fruition.