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January flew by at the State House and as we move quickly into February the most discussed items on the agenda continue to be creating a State Health Exchange and Medicaid Expansion. Learn what is happening at the State House through our weekly Legislative Update. You can also learn more

A new poll revealed that a majority of voters want their state to accept money from the federal government that will allow more hard-working, low-income families to obtain affordable health care coverage. The poll conducted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network surveyed voters in seven states. A majority

Jennifer Nordstrom, cancer survivor, wife & mother, and advocate, has accepted the role of Nevada's ACS CAN ACT! Team Congressional District 4 Lead. Jennifer has been actively integrating ACS CAN into ACS's Relay for Life events in Southern Nevada as the ACT! Team's Relay CAN Chair and, before that, as

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network has released the full NYS Budget Testimony of Blair Horner, VP of Advocacy for New York & New Jersey. In the presentation, Horner talks about the importance of the state's Tobacco Control Program, Cancer Services Program and more. A full PDF of Blair

Experienced Campaign Organizer Also Joins Staff Albany, NY (January 25, 2013) - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) of NY & NJ today announced the addition of Michael Burgess and Theresa Tolokonsky to its New York State advocacy team. "Michael and Theresa

The math isn’t that hard. For the past 20 years, Congress supported funding for cancer research. The result -- cancer death rates plummeted 20%. Now, Congress is prepared to cut cancer and medical research funding. What do they expect the outcome to be? We want to use your voice to

The General Assembly just finsihed the first four weeks of the 120th Session. Most of the conversation has been centered around healthcare. Learn more about the bills we are following and new bills that were introduces this week.