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January 9, 2013
Texas

During the 2013 session, ACS CAN will ask legislators to increase state funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs to $3 per capita. These programs save lives and taxpayer dollars in Texas. Get the facts on why we support tobacco prevention and cessation programs here: 2013_Texas_ACS_CAN_tobacco_control_position.pdf

January 8, 2013
New York

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) of NY & NJ re: Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State Address. “We estimate that more than 109,000 New Yorkers received a cancer diagnosis in 2012, with more than 35,000 residents

January 7, 2013
New Jersey

Statement from Ethan Hasbrouck, NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: Gov. Christie’s State of the State Address. “We estimate that more than 50,000 New Jerseyans received a cancer diagnosis in 2012, with more than 16,000 residents dying from the disease. That’s 136

January 3, 2013
Maine

Congressional leaders and President Obama continue deficit reduction conversations, as the January 2 nd deadline that would trigger across- the -board cuts to discretionary and defense funding draws closer.

January 3, 2013
Massachusetts

Federal Update Congressional leaders and President Obama continue deficit reduction conversations, as the January 2 nd deadline that would trigger across- the -board cuts to discretionary and defense funding draws closer. President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) have continued to lead the negotiation process over

January 3, 2013
South Carolina

Happy New Year and welcome to 2013! What an exciting year we have ahead of us and we invite you to join us as we fight back against cancer. The ACT!

January 3, 2013
Vermont

Federal Update Congressional leaders and President Obama continue deficit reduction conversations, as the January 2 nd deadline that would trigger across- the -board cuts to discretionary and defense funding draws closer. President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) have continued to lead the negotiation process over

January 2, 2013
Texas

When the Texas Legislature convenes for its 83rd legislative session on January 8, ACS CAN staff and volunteers will be working hard to advance a slate of cancer-fighting issues. Download and share our PDF list of priorities, which includes: Tobacco Control