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June 5, 2017
Pennsylvania

The Honorable Tom Wolf Governor 225 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA Dear Governor Wolf, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating death and suffering from cancer through evidence-based public policy.

June 5, 2017
Ohio

The Honorable John Kasich Office of the Governor 30th Floor 77 South High Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Dear Governor Kasich, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, is the nation’s largest patient advocacy organization, dedicated to eliminating death and suffering

June 5, 2017

Washington, D.C., June 5, 2017 — Proposed changes to the health care law in the American Health Care Act (AHCA) could reverse progress in the cancer fight and shift the economic burden for health care coverage to the states. Ahead of scheduled calls between a select group of governors and

June 5, 2017
Alaska

ACS CAN Urges Governor Bill Walker to Voice Concerns About Impact of AHCA on State Cancer Burden Ahead of Discussions with Senate Leadership

June 2, 2017
Wisconsin

Wisconsin volunteer, Kathi Hansen, writes a letter to the Green Bay Press Gazette about critical policy supporting health care and cancer research.

May 31, 2017
Maine

AUGUSTA – May 31, 2017– Senator Tom Saviello was awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his commitment to increase access to care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients in Maine. The

May 30, 2017
South Dakota

The 2017 South Dakota Legislative Session ended on March 27 with 388 bills introduced. This was a decrease from 418 in 2016. Up until the 2016 General Election, Medicaid expansion was expected to take center stage for legislators to consider in 2017. ACS CAN supports expansion and was gearing up

May 24, 2017
National

Today the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued its updated assessment of the House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA) – estimating the number of Americans who would likely lose health insurance as compared to current law, as well as the possible cost changes for those who maintain coverage.

May 10, 2017
Maryland

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Maryland Government Relations Update April 26, 2017 April 10 was the last day of the 2017 Session of the Maryland General Assembly. ACS CAN had a mixed year in Annapolis this session. Although our three priority bills did not pass we are poised to