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May 16, 2011
Vermont

Capitol Hill Update Earlier today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health approved "The State Flexibility Act" (HR

May 11, 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association are jointly calling on Congress to oppose the State Flexibility Act, a bill that would reverse current law and allow states to tighten Medicaid eligibility before health benefit exchanges are created in 2014.

May 10, 2011
New York

Statement from Russ Sciandra, New York State Director of Advocacy for the American Cancer Society regarding a newly issued restraining order barring New York State from collecting taxes on the sale of cigarettes to non-Indians on Seneca Nation land "We are disappointed that the state court

May 10, 2011
National

On May 9, both Florence, SCξand Spartanburg, SCξpassed smoke-free ordinances that include 100% smoke-free workplaces, restaurants and bars.ξ Florence's ordinance will be implemented on November 1, 2011 and Spartanburg's ordinance will be implemented on September 1, 2011.ξ Congratulations!

May 9, 2011
Maine

Legislative Update Legislation Defunding State Exchange Grants Passes the House of Representatives The House of Representatives and the Senate returned

May 9, 2011
Massachusetts

Legislative Update Legislation Defunding State Exchange Grants Passes the House of Representatives The House of Representatives and the Senate returned

May 9, 2011
New York

Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding federal appeals court decision to lift stay on cigarette tax collection on reservations. “As soon as possible. That’s when New York State should begin collecting taxes on cigarettes sold on Indian reservations to non

May 9, 2011
Vermont

Legislative Update Legislation Defunding State Exchange Grants Passes the House of Representatives The House of Representatives and the Senate returned

May 6, 2011
National

On Monday night, Atlantic Beach, SC passed a smoke-free ordinance that goes into effect on July 2, 2011.ξ The ordinance covers all workplaces, restaurants and bars, along with beaches and beach walkovers.ξ We applaud the city of Atlantic Beach for their efforts!