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ACS CAN Urges Kasich to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership

June 5, 2017
Ohio

The Honorable John Kasich Office of the Governor 30th Floor 77 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Dear Governor Kasich, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating death and suffering

ACS CAN Urges Wolf to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership

June 5, 2017
Pennsylvania

The Honorable Tom Wolf Governor 225 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA Dear Governor Wolf, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating death and suffering from cancer through evidence-based public policy.

ACS CAN Urges Governor Bill Walker to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership

June 5, 2017
Alaska

ACS CAN Urges Governor Bill Walker to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership

Op-Ed: Tobacco 21 bill should cover all

June 4, 2017
Connecticut

From the June 4, 2017 edition of The Day. As a public health advocate, I spend my days working to pass legislation to make Connecticut a healthier place to live. As a Marine veteran and former tobacco user, I know firsthand why we must pass a bill this session to

ACS CAN Wisconsin Volunteer Letter Published

June 2, 2017
Wisconsin

Wisconsin volunteer, Kathi Hansen, writes a letter to the Green Bay Press Gazette about critical policy supporting health care and cancer research.

ACS CAN Applauds Senate Committee Release of Tobacco Control Funding Bill

June 1, 2017
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – June 1, 2017 – The New Jersey State Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has unanimously released a bill (S862) that would dedicate one percent, approximately $7 million, of cigarette and tobacco tax dollars, toward the New Jersey Tobacco Control Program (TCP). The Assembly has already passed

Letter to the Editor: Cancer research must be a priority

June 1, 2017
Connecticut

Letter in the New Haven Register by ACS CAN volunteer Dave "Coach" Koch thanking Congresswoman DeLauro for her support of cancer research funding. Read Full Article

Senator Saviello Receives Distinguished Advocacy Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy

May 31, 2017
Maine

AUGUSTA – May 31, 2017– Senator Tom Saviello was awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his commitment to increase access to care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients in Maine. The

Oklahoma Cigarette Price Increase Will Reduce Cancer Burden in State

May 31, 2017
National, Oklahoma

Today, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed a bill into law that will increase the price of cigarettes by $1.50 per pack. In addition to funding state health initiatives, full implementation of this increase can generate significant revenue for Oklahoma.