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ACS CAN Wyoming is the voice of cancer patients, caregivers and physicians in the halls of Government.  We strive to make the lives of those with cancer better and to keep as many people as possible from hearing the words, "You have cancer."

 

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It's time to protect our Wyoming kids from Big Tobacco!

We cannot adequately protect the lives of Wyoming youth unless we pass legislation halting the e-cigarette epidemic and break the deadly grip Big Tobacco has on our great state.

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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Believes the Wyoming Legislature Can Do More to Stand Up to Big Tobacco, Urges Lawmakers to Reject Flawed Tobacco Bills

February 28, 2020
Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY – As the Wyoming legislature is in full swing, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) believes our lawmakers have more to do in the prevention of tobacco. ACS CAN opposes two tobacco bills that fall short of improving the health of citizens of Wyoming and

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Asks Lawmakers to Have a Heart and Support a $1.50 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Increase

February 11, 2020
Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY – February is a month to love and appreciate our friends and family. The Wyoming Legislature can give a lovely Valentine’s gift to the citizens of Wyoming by passing a significant tobacco tax increase. It will mean more memories with the ones we love. A tax increase will

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Annual Policy Forum to Focus on Tobacco Use Including the Youth E-cigarette Epidemic in Wyoming

December 6, 2019
Wyoming

Casper, WY– The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is hosting its annual forum in Casper on December 11. It will focus on the rising rate of e-cigarette use in Wyoming. This policy forum topic comes amid skyrocketing rates of e-cigarette use among teens with nearly 36% of

Cheyenne City Council Considers Adding E-cigarettes to Local Smoke-free Law

August 13, 2019
Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The Cheyenne City Council heard public testimony on Monday night as they considered adding electronic cigarettes to the local smoke-free law. Cancer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) testified in support of the ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Jeff White. The ordinance passed its first

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Dawn Scott
Wyoming Grassroots Manager
Cody
[email protected]
307-761-2040
Jason Mincer
Wyoming Government Relations Director
Cheyenne
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307-287-1401
Jenna Sheldon
Media Advocacy Manager
Boise
[email protected]
208-422-0177

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