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March 27, 2023
Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD – MARCH 27, 2023 – Lance Kilpatrick has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Government Relations Director in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C. In this role, Kilpatrick will lead ACS CAN’s efforts to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer. “Cancer

May 24, 2022
District Of Columbia

WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday, May 24, the DC Council passed the FY23 Budget with funding for the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021 ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in the District of Columbia. Funding this law will protect DC kids from Big Tobacco, advance

March 16, 2022
District Of Columbia

Flavors Hook Kids DC, a coalition of public health and advocacy organization, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, applad Mayor Boswer for including funding for the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act of 2021.

July 21, 2021
District Of Columbia

Washington, DC Mayor Bowser has signed legislation that prohibits the sale of some flavored tobacco products. ACS CAN appauds Mayor Bowser and asks a comprehensive approach.

State Contacts

Priyanka Konanur
Grassroots Manager
John Hoctor
Managing Director
Casey O'Neill
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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