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Support from 15 National Organizations for Philadelphia Sugary Drink Tax

March 10, 2017
National, Pennsylvania

In a friend-of-the-court brief filed today with the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in the case of Lora Jean Williams et al. v. City of Philadelphia et al., leading groups working to improve the health of communities provide scientific evidence of the severe consequences of sugary drinks and their impact in Philadelphia.

ACS CAN Applauds Guam Legislature, Urges Administration to Allow Tobacco 21 to Become Law

March 9, 2017
Guam

Guam’s Legislature passed Bill 9-34 in a strong display of bipartisan support.

Hearings to Fund Colorectal Screening Program & Raise Tobacco Tax Bookend Day at the Capitol Activities

March 9, 2017
Nebraska

ACS CAN volunteers will meet with their senators Tuesday, March 14, for the annual Day at the Capitol and will discuss three bills crucial to the health of Nebraska.

Senate Passes $1.50 Increase for Tobacco Products

March 9, 2017
New Mexico

Legislation to raise the state’s cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack and impose an equivalent tax on other tobacco products including cigars, smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes, passed the state Senate on a vote of 24-16 on Wednesday.

Bill to Prevent Skin Cancer Advances to House Floor

March 9, 2017
New Mexico

New Mexico does not allow anyone under the age of 18 to buy tobacco because it is a known carcinogen. However, under current state law, teens can use tanning devices even though the World Health Organization has classified them as “carcinogenic to humans” – the same category in which they classify tobacco. A bill to change that is headed for a vote by the full House of Representatives this week.

Wisconsin Advocate Featured on CNN

March 9, 2017
Wisconsin

For Tiffany Koehler, ACS CAN Wisconsin advocate, Medicaid was her lifeline to lifesaving treatment after being diagnosed with stage IV non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She’s not alone. More than a million cancer patients and survivors rely on Medicaid for their care, and the current health care proposal in Congress could put access

ACS CAN Names Shott New Jersey State Government Relations Director

March 8, 2017
New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – March 8, 2017 -The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has named Brian Shott of Cinnaminson as New Jersey government relations director. In this post, Shott will oversee advocacy efforts promoting evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health

New Albany Resident Recognized for Cancer Advocacy

March 8, 2017
Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – March 8, 2017 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently honored New Albany resident Mary Kost with its Advocacy Volunteer of the Year award at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. The award recognizes the exemplary efforts of an individual who helps

Cancer advocates meet with US Rep Andy Harris

March 7, 2017
Maryland

About a dozen cancer patients, survivors and volunteers rallied outside the Salisbury office of U.S. Rep. Andy Harris earlier today to deliver the message that any changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) must maintain critical patient protections while ensuring that coverage is affordable and adequate. Any changes to the law should provide equal or better coverage of cancer prevention, treatment and follow-up care.