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Lisa Lacasse announced as new ACS CAN president

February 4, 2019
National

Lisa Lacasse has been named the new president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Lisa joined ACS CAN in 2008 and, most recently, served as the deputy president and senior vice president. In that job, she was responsible for overseeing and directing all public policy, strategy,

Public Health Community Celebrates MGM's Decision to Remain Smokefree

February 1, 2019
Maryland

MGM Resorts has announced it is withdrawing its request to build an indoor smoking area at MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This is good news for the health and safety of Maryland’s casino workforce, customers, and the public.

Diverse Group of More Than 50 Organizations Demand Plan for Health Care Access Fund

January 31, 2019
Minnesota

“This funding is critical to the health and wellbeing of so many vulnerable Minnesotans,” said Emily Myatt, ACS CAN Minnesota interim government relations director.

Letter to Lawmakers regarding HCAF

January 31, 2019
Minnesota

ACS CAN Minnesota and more than 50 diverse organizations demand plan for Health Care Access Fund

At New York City Council Hearing ACS CAN Calls For Prohibiting the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

January 30, 2019
New York

NEW YORK, NY – January 30, 2019 – American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Managing Director for Government Relations Bill Sherman strongly advocated for Int 1345-2019 and Int 1362 at a New York City Council Health Committee Hearing today. Sherman spoke about the importance of the legislation

WMUR coverage of Legislative Breakfast

January 30, 2019
New Hampshire

A group of cancer survivors is leading the push to raise the age to 21 to purchase and use tobacco in New Hampshire. "We're really looking for ways to decrease people from actually starting smoking and becoming addicted to cigarettes,” said Carolyn Claussen, of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

NM Needs High Cigarette Tax Increase to Improve Public Health

January 30, 2019
New Mexico

The public health community in New Mexico opposes a proposal by Sen. Clemente Sanchez to increase the state’s cigarette tax by 34 cents per pack because it will not significantly improve the health of New Mexicans.

Testimony of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee

January 30, 2019
New York

January 30, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Bill Sherman and I am Managing Director for Government Relations at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nonprofit,

ACS CAN testifies before Congress about protecting affordable health insurance for cancer patients

January 29, 2019
National

“Enactment of the ACA [Affordable Care Act] has allowed Americans with cancer and other serious conditions access to the care they need,” said Keysha Brooks-Coley, the vice president of federal advocacy at ACS CAN, during a hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning. Keysha was invited by the House Ways &