Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Reduce the Toll of Tobacco and Improve Access to Care
Cancer Advocates Gathered at the Statehouse Today to Say Michigan Can and Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Michiganders
Michigan Press Releases
Gov. Whitmer Applauded for Boosting Funding to Combat Tobacco Use
Michigan Can and Must Do Better When It Comes to Reducing Tobacco Use
Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Boost Tobacco Prevention Funding and Pass Legislation to Expand Access to Care
As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.
New Poll: Majority of Michigan Voters say Affordable Health Care is Critical
LANSING, Mich.– A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 8 in 10 (84%) Michigan voters view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor.
Lawmakers Allocate Funding Boost for Tobacco Reduction Efforts
The state legislature passed its final version of the budget, which included increased funding for programs that address tobacco use.
Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change
Michigan Must Do Better to Reduce the Burden of Cancer
Governor’s Budget Takes Michigan in the Right Direction
LANSING, MICH. – Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer introduced her proposed budget, which increases funding for programs addressing tobacco use in the state.
It is Time to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Michiganders
As the 2024 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.
Michigan Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco
During American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®, Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Pass Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Public Health
After Over 15 Years, Legislature Passes Oral Chemotherapy Legislation
Today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was overjoyed to see the legislature pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation. ACS CAN looks forward to seeing the Governor sign this critical legislation into law soon and celebrating our volunteers’ hard work to get this legislation over the finish line.