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April 7, 2026
Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Tuesday, April 7, Senate Bill 0435 to expand coverage of biomarker testing in Tennessee overcame a significant hurdle, passing the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. SB0435 would expand coverage of biomarker testing for patients enrolled in state employee health insurance plans and TennCare.

February 4, 2026
Tennessee

GALLATIN, Tenn. – The city council of Gallatin passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance Tuesday night, becoming the third municipality in Tennessee to do so. The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Tennessee Government Relations Director Maddie Michael : “We applaud the

January 29, 2026
Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Alzheimer’s Association and the Arthritis Foundation will join together on Tuesday, February 3, to host a news conference calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would ensure appropriate coverage of biomarker testing. The news conference

August 28, 2025
Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA , Tenn. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join a Lights of Hope Night of Remembrance and Advocacy at Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga on Thursday, September 4, to honor lives touched by cancer and champion the

State Contacts

Maddie Bushnell Michael
Government Relations Director
Nicole Lallatin
Grassroots Manager
Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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