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We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

April 9, 2019
Maryland

An ambience of sadness and loss permeated this year’s Sine Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked

Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 9, 2019
District Of Columbia

For volunteer appreciation week, today we recognize and thank Brandon Hughes . As the State Lead Ambassador for the DC, Brandon builds relationships with legislators and their staff, attends local and national Lobby Days, and speaks at community events to raise awareness about ACS CAN.

Lt. Governor Mike Cooney Joins the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for 6th Annual Hoops, Hops and Hope!

April 8, 2019
Montana

Helena, MT— The 6 th Annual Governor’s Hoops Challenge is about to wrap up. On behalf of Gov. Bullock, Lt. Governor Mike Cooney will recognize the winners of the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers Challenge competition on April 8, 2019. State departments and businesses have been

Alabama’s High Smoking Rates, including E-Cigarettes, and Other Tobacco-Related Concerns Discussed at Tobacco Advocacy Panel

April 5, 2019
Alabama

The Tobacco Advocacy Panel: A Call for Action was held at the RSA Plaza Terrance in Montgomery to discuss the recent spike in tobacco use driven largely by the increased use of e-cigarettes among Alabama’s youth and the evidenced-based policies needed to reverse this trend.

Letter in Omaha World Herald: Impose tax on e-cigarettes

April 5, 2019
Nebraska

The following letter was published in the Omaha World Herald on March 10, 2019

Letter in Lincoln Journal Star: Time for state to raise tobacco tax

April 5, 2019
Nebraska

The following letter was published in the Lincoln Journal Star on Febraury 16, 2019

Letter in Omaha World Herald: Raise Nebraska’s cigarette tax

April 5, 2019
Nebraska

The following letter was published in the Omaha World Herald on January 17, 2019.

Letter in North Platte Telegraph: Rep. Smith urged to co-sponsor colon cancer screening bill

April 5, 2019
Nebraska

The following letter was published on April 2, 2019.

Cancer Advocates Denounce Today’s Action by House Judiciary Committee

April 5, 2019
Montana

HELENA, Mont. – April 5, 2019—The House Judiciary Committee has blocked a key public health bill from being voted on by the full House. Senate Bill (SB) 21 would restrict minors from indoor tanning. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Montana Academy of Dermatology speak