All Updates

The 2011 legislative sessions in the states were busy for many reasons,ξmuch of whichξhas to do withξimplementation ofξthe Affordable Care Act.ξ We wanted to update everyone on the progress the states have made on implementing state health insurance exchanges.ξ To date: The governors of 11 states(CA, CO, CT, HI. IL,

We are pleased to announce two smoke-free wins last night: Columbus, Indiana - The Columbus City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance, which covers bars, restaurants and workplaces.ξ The ordinance will go into effect on June 1, 2013. Brownsville, Texas - Congratulations to these two communities on their wins!

Linda DeGarmo Linda DeGarmo has been involved with ACS CAN since 2007. Linda is retired but is the current clerk/treasurer for the Village of Chaseburg. Linda and her husband Marv owned their own trucking business and also owned a small bar and restaurant in their hometown of Chaseburg. Linda

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Jen Chikoyak Jen Chikoyak has been a public health advocate partnering with ACS CAN for over 20 years. She specializes in helping people find their voice and apply those unique voices to help solve community challenges. Why are you a cancer advocate? It is a way to use

CANCER RESEARCH & PREVENTION PROGRAMS The federal government continues to operate under a stopgap spending measure for the 2011 fiscal year (FY 2011), with the

CANCER RESEARCH AND PROGRAM FUNDING

ACS CAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND LOBBY DAY More than 600 ACS CAN volunteers and staff from all 50 states and nearly every Congressional district gathered in Washington, D.C. from September 26-29