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June 19, 2026
Montana

HELENA, Mont. -- Cigarette use continues to take a heavy toll in Montana, claiming about 1,600 lives each year. Against this backdrop, a new statewide poll finds broad support across political parties for proven policies that can prevent tobacco use and save lives. The poll shows 77% of Montana voters

May 14, 2026
Montana

HELENA, Mont. – Montana will implement work requirements on its Medicaid expansion population on July 1, becoming just the second state to proceed ahead of the federal mandate of January 2027, per HR 1. The access to care that about 80,000 Montanans get through Montana Medicaid has led to better

November 20, 2025
Montana

HELENA, Mont. –– Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use. The Great American Smokeout is a day for people who smoke or use any

September 22, 2025
Montana

HELENA, Mont. – Montana State Senator Willis Curdy received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contribution in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American

State Contacts

Denver Henderson
Government Relations Director - Montana & Wyoming
Katharine Sutphen
Grassroots Manager - Montana & Wyoming
Shawn O'Neal
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager

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