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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizes Access to Care and Tobacco Control for 2019 Legislative Session in Michigan
Lansing, MI – January 14, 2019 – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is asking that legislators support legislation that will ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.
ACS CAN Praises Governor Cuomo’s Leadership in Making Tobacco Control a Priority in State Budget
ALBANY, NY –Jan. 12, 2019 – Earlier today, Governor Cuomo announced his Executive Budget proposal will include a sweeping package of tobacco control policies designed to curb tobacco use and protect kids from ever picking up a tobacco product.
Save Lives, Protect Kids in Maryland by Raising Tobacco Sales Age to 21
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applaud the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland for its support of legislation that would increase the state’s tobacco sales age from 18 to 21.
House Votes to Defend Health Care Law in Federal Appeals Court
Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted to petition to intervene in a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that could determine the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
ACS CAN Asks South Dakota Lawmakers to Prioritize Cancer-Fighting Policies in 2019 Session
“This session, we will be focusing our energy on increasing support of cancer screening and access to other lifesaving healthcare programs, maintaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs, and decreasing demand for tobacco products including e-cigarettes," said David W. Benson, ACS CAN government relations director.
ACS CAN Names Watson PA Government Relations Director
HARRISBURG, PA – Jan.
ACS CAN Renews Commitment to Provide Cancer Patients and Advocates a Strong Voice Within the Halls of Government
ALBANY, NY – December 21, 2018 – In an effort to further strengthen the impact of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) on their policy efforts, ACS CAN has announced two appointments in New York and Pennsylvania. Rachel Mayo of Pittsburgh, PA has been prom
U.S. Public Health At Risk in Juul-Altria Deal
Washington, D.C. – Juul Labs, producer of the e-cigarette and nicotine pods that are extremely popular with young people, announced today that it will sell a minority stake of its company to Altria Group, the parent company of Philip Morris USA and producer of Marlboro-branded cigarettes.
Nation’s Top Doctor Issues Advisory on “Epidemic” of Youth E-Cigarette Use
The U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams today issued a national advisory to parents, teachers and health professionals regarding the skyrocketing increase of e-cigarette use among youth. Surgeon General advisories are used in cases where rapid and urgent action is needed.