Wyoming Legislature Fails to Take Meaningful Action on Health Care Access
CHEYENNE, Wyo. –– The Wyoming Legislature closed business last week having again failed to take meaningful action to address the state’s ongoing health care crisis.
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ACS CAN Urges the Supreme Court of the United States to Protect the Rights of Individuals with Medicaid Coverage
Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), along with partner organizations, filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood.
Jane Leo to Serve as ACS CAN Oregon Government Relations Director
SALEM, Oregon —— Jane Leo has been named the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director for Oregon.
Brazen Disregard for the Will of Idahoans: Senate Passes Damaging Legislation That Will Strip Health Care From Thousands
BOISE, Idaho –– The Idaho Senate today ignored the clear will of its constituents and passed House Bill 345, which would strip health care from thousands of hard-working Idahoans and make significant, damaging changes to voter-initiated Medicaid expansion.
U.S. House Misses Critical Opportunity to Boost Cancer Research and Prevention Funding; Future Progress in Jeopardy
Today, the U.S. House passed The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. It contains no increases for federal cancer research or prevention funding and significant cuts to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), in which cancer is the largest recipient of funds.
ACS CAN Calls on Congress to Reject Cuts; Draft Full Appropriations Bills That Include Increases to Protect Cancer Patients
“With over 2 million people in America expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, now is not the time to halt investments in cancer research, prevention and early detection programs.
Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at State House, Urging Lawmakers to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing & Address Affordability Concerns
Lawmakers asked to reduce barriers to care and reduce prescription related costs
Patient advocacy organizations oppose bill that threatens to repeal Iowa Medicaid expansion
Our organizations represent thousands of patients and their families facing serious health conditions and are committed to ensuring they have adequate, affordable, and accessible health care coverage at every stage of life. We are deeply concerned by HSB248/SF363.
ACS CAN Calls on Senate to Protect Everyone's Right to Breathe Clean, Smoke-free Air
Today, the Senate State and Local Government Committee voted out House Bill 211, which would prevent local governments from prohibiting smoking in some cigar bars.
House Passes South Dakota Senate Bill 54, Holds the Door Open for Big Tobacco
PIERRE, S.D. –– The passage of Senate Bill 54 on Wednesday marked a disappointing step backward for public health and cancer prevention in South Dakota as it strips voter-initiated funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation fund by 60%.