Coalition: Legislature Missed Chance to Improve Kansas’ Health
The 2017 Legislature has adjourned without passing a tax increase on cigarettes.
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Extension of Unique Prevention & Research Agency Maintains Texas’ Role in Cancer Fight
AUSTIN, Texas – With his signature, Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday helped ensure the state would continue leading the fight against cancer and that new life-saving treatments would be available to tens of thousands of Texans fighting this deadly disease.
ACS CAN Applauds Ground Breaking New York City Physical Education Initiative
ACS CAN Applauds Ground Breaking New York City Physical Education Initiative
NEW YORK, NY – June 5, 2017 – Mayor Bill de Blasio has released a plan for Universal Physical Education for all schools by 2021.
ACS CAN Urges Governors to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership
Washington, D.C., June 5, 2017— Proposed changes to the health care law in the American Health Care Act (AHCA) could reverse progress in the cancer fight and shift the economic burden for health care coverage to the states.
ACS CAN Applauds Senate Committee Release of Tobacco Control Funding Bill
TRENTON, NJ – June 1, 2017 – The New Jersey State Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has unanimously released a bill (S862) that would dedicate one percent, approximately $7 million, of cigarette and tobacco tax dollars, toward the New Jersey Tobacco Control Program (TCP)
Senator Saviello Receives Distinguished Advocacy Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy
AUGUSTA – May 31, 2017– Senator Tom Saviello was awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his commitment to increase access to care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients in
Oklahoma Cigarette Price Increase Will Reduce Cancer Burden in State
Today, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed a bill into law that will increase the price of cigarettes by $1.50 per pack. In addition to funding state health initiatives, full implementation of this increase can generate significant revenue for Oklahoma.
Lawmakers & Cancer Survivors Converge on State House to Support Increase in Tobacco Sales Age; Urge Making Cancer a Legislative Priority
AUGUSTA – MAY 30 – Today, cancer survivors, youth advocates and medical professionals from across the state gathered in Augusta, alongside public health advocacy groups, to urge the legislature to support policies that would help fight cancer in Maine.
ACS CAN Denounces Legislation to Cut Back Physical Education
Today, the Illinois House of Representatives introduced a measure that would reduce physical education classes in public schools to three days a week and allow more student exemptions.
Minnesota Legislature Passes Budget that Includes Cancer-Fighting Priorities
The Minnesota Legislature approved a budget bill that includes initiatives supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to improve cancer prevention and treatment. It now moves to the governor’s desk for final consideration.