Cancer Patients and Survivors Return to the Statehouse to Rally Legislators
Michigan Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer
Tobacco Control Press Releases
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.
ACS CAN Releases Analysis Showing 14,000 Deaths Annually in New York From a Cancer Linked to Cigarette Smoking
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.
MEDIA ADVISORY – PRESS CONFERENCE: Buffalo Community Leaders Rally around Governor Hochul’s Tobacco Proposals, Moved by Data Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths
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.
Data Released Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths in Erie County, NY
BUFFALO, NY—MARCH 8, 2023— Utilizing data from the New York State Cancer Registry, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released data showing the devastating impact that cancers linked to tobacco have on New Yorkers, specifically those living in Erie County:
President’s FY24 Budget Prioritizes Funding for Cancer Research and Prevention
On behalf of cancer patients, survivors and their families, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pleased to see the president’s continued focus and dedication to achieving the goal of the Cancer Moonshot, to end cancer as we know it.
Lamont Proposes to Slash Tobacco Control Program; Set Back the Clock on Public Health
Advocates lobby against Lamont’s prposed cut to funding to lifesaving tobacco control program.
Senators Vocalize Strong Bipartisan Opposition on Bill That Would Remove Local Power to Protect Children from Tobacco
COLUMBIA, SC –March 7, 2023 – Late last week, Sen. McElveen, Sen. Kimpson, and Sen.
West Virginia Budget Bills Fail to Address the State’s Tobacco Crisis
The West Virginia House introduced a budget that fails to prioritize reducing West Virginia’s high tobacco burden.