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The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is disappointed that lawmakers chose Big Tobacco over the health of West Virginians in the state budget.

RALEIGH, NC – March 15, 2023 – Today, the Senate passed House Bill 76 to increase Medicaid eligibility, sending the bill back to the House for a final vote on the floor. The below is a statement on behalf of John Broome, North Carolina Government Relations Director at the

ALBANY, NY—MARCH 15, 2023— Utilizing information from the New York State Cancer Registry, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released an analysis showing the devastating impact that cancers linked to tobacco use have on New Yorkers. Between 2015-2019, 46,417 people on average each year in New

ALBANY, NY—MARCH 15, 2023— As state budget negotiations heat up, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will release an analysis showing the annual number of New Yorkers diagnosed with a cancer linked to tobacco use and the number of lives lost to a cancer linked to cigarette

Gov. J. B. Pritzker signed paid sick leave legislation into law. This legislation will provide paid time off to eligible employees in Illinois which will help reduce the burden of cancer in our state.

ATLANTA, GA – March 14, 2023 – After a final vote by the Senate, the Georgia General Assembly today passed a bill (HB 85) that is expected to provide more access to biomarker testing, which is testing that can help physicians to identify the

Nevada Assemblywoman Sarah Peters (D) has introduced Assembly Bill 155 which would expand access to biomarker testing statewide. Testing has become an increasingly important and game-changing part of cancer care in recent years due to its significant impact in improving survivorship and quality of life. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is urging members of the Committee on Health and Human Services to vote ‘yes’ to this legislation.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Thanks Lawmakers for Passing Legislation That Expands Access to Precision Medicine

BUFFALO, NY –MARCH 11, 2023 – As budget discussions among state legislators pick up speed at the Capitol, Erie County religious, health and community leaders are set to rally alongside cancer patients and survivors on Monday, March 13. Following the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) release of