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Relay For Life of Northern Rhode Island Honored for Cancer Advocacy Work
PROVIDENCE –– Recently, the Relay For Life of Northern Rhode Island was honored for their work supporting cancer fighting public policy.
ACS CAN Decries Budget Cuts to Medicaid Expansion
Today, the Wisconsin Legislature voted to remove Medicaid expansion funding from the state budget. In response, Sara Sahli, Wisconsin government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, released the following statement:
The Ohio House of Representatives Did Not Go Far Enough to Protect Buckeye Kids
Columbus, OH – May 9, 2019– This statement can be attributed to Jeff Stephens, director of government relations in Ohio for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).
House Votes to Stop Tax Subsidies for Inadequate Health Plans
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would halt Department of Health and Human Services and Department of the Treasury guidance enabling individuals to use federal tax subsidies to purchase health insurance that does not meet coverage standards under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Health Groups Urge FDA to Investigate Juul for Making Unauthorized Smoking Cessation Claims
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six leading public health and medical organizations today called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate and take enforcement action against Juul for making unauthorized claims that the company’s e-cigarettes help users stop smoking.
Cancer Advocates Celebrate Continued Access to Care for Hardworking Montanans Although Concerns Remain Regarding Reporting Requirements
HELENA, Mont. – May 9, 2019 — The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its volunteer advocates, most of them cancer patients and survivors, are pleased that Gov. Bullock is signing House Bill (HB) 658 into law today.
House Appropriations Committee Passes $2 Billion Funding Increase for Medical Research in FY 2020
Today the House Appropriations Committee approved an FY 2020 spending bill that includes a $2 billion funding increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $300 million funding boost for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Senate President Joins Health Advocates to Announce Bill to Increase Tobacco Taxes
Today, Senate President John Cullerton joined health advocates from organizations across the state to announce new legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Tennessee Legislature Takes Small Step to Combat Tobacco
Nashville, TN – May 6, 2019 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) acknowledges Gov.