Colorado Press Releases
Colorado Cancer Advocates, U.S. Senator Bennet Call on Congress to Enact Policy to Create a Pathway to Coverage for Innovative Multi-Cancer Screenings for Millions
A virtual event held by ACS CAN and U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet highlighted the promise of new blood-based cancer screening technologies that have the potential to dramatically increase early-stage diagnosis for a wide range of cancers and called on Congress to pass the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage (MCED) Act.
Denver City Council Fails to Override Mayor’s Veto of Flavored Tobacco Bill, Protect Kids from Big Tobacco’s Predatory Practices
Today, the Denver City Council voted 8-4 against overriding Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s veto of a bill aimed at significantly curbing the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is disappointed in the decision to prioritize Big Tobacco’s
Denver City Council Fails to Override Mayor’s Veto of Flavored Tobacco Bill, Protect Kids from Big Tobacco’s Predatory Practices
Today, the Denver City Council voted 8-4 against overriding Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s veto of a bill aimed at significantly curbing the sale of flavored tobacco products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is disappointed in the decision to prioritize Big Tobacco’s
Denver City Council Votes to End Sale of Some Flavored Tobacco Products, Must Do More to Protect Kids from Big Tobacco
Denver, Colo. – Today, the Denver City Council voted 8-3 to end to the sale of many flavored tobacco products including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products. However, the City Council exempted hookah, pipe tobacco including tobacco for roll-your-own cigarettes and premium
Denver City Council Committee Votes to End the Sale of Some Flavored Tobacco Products, Must Do More to Protect Kids by Removing All Flavored Products
Denver, Colo. – November 17, 2021 – Today, the Denver City Council Safety, Housing, Education, and Homelessness Committee voted unanimously, 7-0, to end to the sale of many flavored tobacco products including e-cigarettes and menthol flavored products.
Polis Signs Bill to Add E-cigarettes to Colorado's Smoke-free Law
DENVER, Colo.—Jared Polis enacted legislation today (House Bill 1076) that adds e-cigarettes to Colorado’s statewide smoke-free law and prohibits their use in public places and workplaces. The new law takes effect July 1.
Governor Polis Signs Legislation to Renew Colorado's Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program for 10 Years
DENVER, Colo—Flanked by cancer patients, survivors and advocates, Gov.
E-Cigarettes Added to Colorado’s Smoke-free Law
DENVER, Colo.—The Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 1076 today to add e-cigarettes to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act and prohibit their use in public places and workplaces. If signed by Gov. Jared Polis, the legislation will take effect on July 1.
Lawmakers Renew Colorado’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program for Additional 10 Years
DENVER, Colo—The Colorado General Assembly today passed House Bill 1302 to renew Colorado’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection and Treatment Program through 2029. The bill previously passed the House on April 22 and now heads to Gov.