House Health Leaders Welcome Action to Address State’s Health Care Crisis
MONTGOMERY, AL – March 22, 2023 – Today, Rep.
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Cancer Survivors Thank New Mexico State Lawmakers for Passing Biomarker Testing Bill
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the New Mexico State Legislature for passing House Bill 73 as the 2023 legislative session wrapped up. With the signature of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the bill will expand access to biomarker testing statewide, helping to revolutionize cancer care in New Mexico.
Menthol ban could save countless lives
The following op-ed, by Dr. Arsyl De Jesus, was originally published in the Albany Times Union on March 22, 2023.
Donna Greco Joins American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Lead Government Relations in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA – MARCH 20, 2023 – Donna Greco has joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) as the Government Relations Director in Pennsylvania. In this role, Greco will lead ACS CAN’s efforts in the state to advance legislation and public policies to reduce cancer.
Hawaii Cancer Advocates Rally Legislators to Promote Health Equity
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across Hawaii met with their legislators to urge them to fund a multiethnic cohort study by the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Hawaii Pacific region.
Midland Residents Recognized for Their Cancer Advocacy
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) honored Midland residents Jennie Coston with its Excalibur Award and Jen Dockum with its Volunteer of the Year award during Cancer Action Day at the Capitol this week.
Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
Michigan Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer
Lawmakers Must Oppose Legislation to Remove Power from Local Decision Makers; Protect Public Health
The Maine legislature is set to hear testimony on two bills that would take away municipalities control over certain public health ordinances
West Virginia’s Legislature Chose Big Tobacco Over West Virginians
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is disappointed that lawmakers chose Big Tobacco over the health of West Virginians in the state budget.
Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion; Cancer Advocates Express Encouragement as Legislation Moves to Final House Vote
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.