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September 28, 2022

Many important decisions about cancer are made not only in the doctor’s office, but also in our state Capitol, Congress and the White House. Government officials make decisions every day about health issues that affect your life.

September 27, 2022
Connecticut

NORWALK – Representative Lucy Dathan received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of her significant contributions to the fight against cancer. ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, presents the

September 23, 2022
National

Twelve groups representing millions of patients across the nation will file an amicus curiae - or friend of the court - brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to quality health care for individuals with Medicaid health coverage.

September 22, 2022
North Carolina

RALEIGH, NC – September 22, 2022 – Today, the North Carolina General Assembly completed another short session and left the critical issue of Medicaid expansion unresolved, despite bipartisan leadership committing to taking action in the near future and broad, bipartisan support from state voters to do so. The below is

September 21, 2022
North Dakota, South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Kendra Krueger was awarded Grassroots Professional of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her outstanding work in grassroots organizing in support of our mission to make cancer a national priority. This annual award is given to an ACS

September 20, 2022
Oregon

Portland, OR . – Yesterday, Washington County Circuit Court ruled against an existing ordinance to end the sale of flavored tobacco in the county. The following can be attributed to Jamie Dunphy, Oregon director of government relations for ACS CAN: “This decision by the Circuit Court against Washington County’s

September 20, 2022
Wisconsin

Linda DeGarmo was named the State Lead Ambassador (SLA) of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her dedicated volunteer and advocacy efforts to help make cancer a national priority. This annual award is presented to a lead ACS CAN volunteer who has demonstrated

September 19, 2022
Indiana

Advocates Were Among the First to Meet In-Person with Members Since the Pandemic’s Start; Will Ask For Increased Cancer Research Funding

September 19, 2022
Ohio

Advocates Were Among the First to Meet In-Person with Members Since the Pandemic’s Start; Will Ask For Increased Cancer Research Funding