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March 28, 2014
Florida

Click here for pdf 2014 Legislative Session Update Week 4 Update Friday, March 27, 2014 The fourth week of the 2014 Legislative Session brought a flurry of activity on two bills we have been working in very different ways. E-Cigarettes House Bill 169 by

March 27, 2014

The majority of states areξmissing opportunities to reduce tobacco-related deaths and health care costs byξproviding inadequate tobacco cessation coverageξand erecting barriers to effective quit tools in their Medicaid programs, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).

March 25, 2014
New Hampshire

With the help of ACS CAN volunteers like you, the New Hampshire State Senate was finally able to pass a bipartisan plan to increase access to affordable health care coverage.

March 21, 2014
Florida

2014 Week 3 Update (pdf) 2014 Legislative Session Update Week 3 Update Friday, March 21, 2014 The third week of the 2014 Regular Session has come to a close, with six more slated before the scheduled May 2nd adjournment. Both the House and Senate released

March 19, 2014
Missouri

Governor Nixon Signs Legislation Benefiting Cancer Patients in Missouri ACS CAN Volunteers & Advocates Applaud Efforts KANSAS CITY, MO – March 19, 2014 Surrounded by volunteers, advocates, cancer patients and caregivers at the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Kansas City, Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill

March 18, 2014
Florida

Week two of Florida's legislative session has concluded. To view the weekly update, please click on the link 2014_Week_2_Update.pdf .

March 18, 2014
New Hampshire

"Tan until the date of your prom for only $99!" "Get your skin ready for prom! One month of unlimited tanning!" Teens are putting themselves at risk when they fall for ads from New Hampshire tanning salons like these. Using tanning beds before age

March 17, 2014
Maryland

Gov. Martin O’Malley was honored with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) Capitol Dome Award during the organization’s annual research breakfast on Wednesday, February 26.

March 14, 2014
Vermont

State Update Washington State Legislators Propose Improved Network Access Standards Washington state legislators are using state rulemaking to better define provider network access standards required under the ACA. The proposed rule creates access standards for plans and makes tiered provider networks more patient-friendly. It specifically addresses geographic proximity