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Maryland Cancer Advocates Rally in Annapolis
Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) rallied at the Capitol in Annapolis today in support of raising the minimum sales age for all tobacco products to 21, prohibiting minors under the age of 18 from using tanning devices and other cancer prevention issues.
Strengthening Nation’s Health Care System Should Be a Priority in State of the Union Address
Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers will tune into the president’s State of the Union address to see if the president will commit to strengthen the nation's health care system, support life-saving medical research and improve quality of life for patients.
ACS CAN Praises Governor for Maintaining Tobacco Control Program Funding in Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – Feb. 5, 2019 – Governor Tom Wolf delivered his budget address to the Pennsylvania state legislature today. The budget maintains funding for the state tobacco control programs, which help smokers quit and help young people to not start.
Statewide Public Health Leaders Unite to Reintroduce ‘Tobacco 21’ Bill
A broad coalition of public health advocates from across the state joined lawmakers at the Illinois Statehouse today to reintroduce a bill that would raise the minimum age of tobacco sales to 21 years old.
60 Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Expand KanCare, Combat Youth Smoking
Approximately 60 cancer survivors, caregivers and their families from across the state gathered in Topeka today to urge lawmakers to improve Kansans’ access to health care coverage and confront youth smoking rates.
Tobacco Industry Allies Launch Outrageous Attack on FDA Efforts to Protect Kids, Save Lives
WASHINGTON, DC – Youth e-cigarette use is a skyrocketing epidemic and needs a comprehensive public health response including strong regulatory and enforcement efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Sneakers Cover State House Front Steps to Urge Legislators to Keep South Carolina Teens Healthy
Today, the front steps of the South Carolina State House were covered in sneakers to remind lawmakers to protect teen health by raising the cigarette tax by $1.50 and prohibiting teens under 18 from using indoor tanning devices.
State of the Union Address Calls Attention to the Importance of Childhood Cancer Research
Washington, D.C. –The president used part of his State of the Union address tonight to draw attention to the importance of elevating pediatric cancer research as a national priority.
Utah Lawmakers Reverse Voter’s Choice, Undermine Access to Medicaid
SALT LAKE CITY—Today, the Utah Senate passed Senate Bill 96 that reverses the will of Utah voters and will undermine effective cancer prevention and treatment in the state.