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April 8, 2026
Mississippi

PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The city of Pascagoula, Mississippi updated its smoke-free ordinance Tuesday night. The following is a statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Mississippi Government Relations Director Kimberly Hughes : “We applaud the leaders of Pascagoula for making critical changes to the city’s smoke-free

March 17, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – Cancer advocates are celebrating after Gov. Tate Reeves signed “Jill’s Law” House Bill 565 Monday night, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the

March 4, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Senate passed “Jill’s Law” House Bill 565 Wednesday, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for Mississippians with state-regulated health insurance plans. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and

February 11, 2026
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Senate passed Senate Bill 2694 Wednesday, February 11, paving the way for increased access to biomarker testing for patients across the Magnolia State. Biomarker testing is a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatments for cancer and other

State Contacts

Anita Bales
Senior Grassroots Manager
Kimberly Hughes
Government Relations Director
Stacy Jacobson (she/her)
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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