Florida Press Releases
Special Session Priorities Jeopardize the Safety of Floridians with Chronic Illnesses and Their Families
TALLAHASSEE, FL – November 15, 2021 – Today, the Florida Legislature convenes to begin a special session to consider legislation that would undermine vaccine requirements.
Floridians Join Hundreds of Cancer Patients, Survivors Nationwide to Call on Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority
TALLAHASSEE, FL – September 29, 2021 – Nearly 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district dialed into calls and logged onto virtual meetings this week to ask members of Congress to make the fight
Miami Resident Accepts National Volunteer Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work
MIAMI, FL – September 28, 2021– Miami Lakes resident Gloria Garcia, alongside her counterpart in Orlando Butch Rivera, was awarded the State Lead Ambassador of the Year (SLA) Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of her efforts to hel
Kissimmee Resident Accepts National Volunteer Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy Work
ORLANDO, FL – September 28, 2021– Kissimmee resident, Butch Rivera, alongside his counterpart in Miami Gloria Garcia, was awarded the State Lead Ambassador of the Year (SLA) Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his efforts to help
Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill That Would Worsen Today's Youth Tobacc Epidemic
TALLAHASSEE, FL – May 7, 2021 – Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis officially signed Senate bill 1080 into law – a bill disguised as a solution to today’s youth tobacco epidemic. Below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in reaction.
Leading Public Health Groups Urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to Veto Bill That Would Reverse Decades of Progress in Protecting Youth from Tobacco
TALLAHASSEE, FL – May 6, 2021 –The Florida Legislature last Wednesday passed SB 1080 – a bill disguised as a solution to today’s youth tobacco epidemic.
ACS CAN Urges House Lawmakers to Oppose Bill Keep Local Communities from Protecting Youth from Tobacco
TALLAHASSE, FL – April 26, 2021 – Today, SB 1080 – a bill disguised as a solution to the youth tobacco epidemic – was passed by the Senate floor with a vote of 29-9.