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A hearty WAY TO GO to the Winnemucca Relay for Life event for becoming an ACS CAN Event! This means that advocacy ruled the relay with over 40 relayers signing up to be an ACS CAN member. This means that lawmakers will hear loud and clear from advocates in Winnemucca

Howard County Council Puts Public Health First Statement of Bonita Pennino, Maryland Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) BALTIMORE – August 1, 2015 – The Howard County Council passed today a bill that prohibits use of e-cigarettes wherever smoking is prohibited.

In 2012, Australia passed a law requiring that all cigarettes and other tobacco products must be sold in plain packages without company branding. One year later, adult smoking fell by 15% . In countries with a prohibition on direct and indirect marketing of tobacco products, smoking was reduced

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A report was released by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows California is not doing enough to prevent, and reduce suffering and death from cancer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Amber Hillman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 508.450.8690 Email: [email protected] Connecticut Getting Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies State Failing When it comes to Tobacco Control Funding; Advocates Reminder Lawmakers “Our Kids are Worth

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Name: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (518) 796-1038 Email: [email protected] New York State Receives Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies New York State Governor and Lawmakers Have Opportunities to Save Lives

From New Hampshire to Hawaii, state legislatures made important progress in saving lives from cancer during their 2015 legislative sessions. But, the news was not all good as many states are still failing to pass legislation that would prevent cancer, reduce youth smoking, improve access to cancer care and significantly